Matrix models and STEPS: concluding remarks.

This paper provides an overview of the use of matrix models within the context of Pharmacotherapy. It also discusses the application of these matrix models to the Safe Therapeutic Economic Pharmaceutical Selection (STEPS) approach used in Northern Ireland.

Safe Therapeutic Economic Pharmaceutical Selection (STEPS): development, introduction and use in Northern Ireland.

A number of medicine selection methods have been used worldwide for formulary purposes. In Northern Ireland, integrated medicines management is being developed, and related projects have been carried out. This paper deals with the description of the STEPS (Safe Therapeutic Economic Pharmaceutical Selection) programme.