The clinical and Practice Dilemma of Frequent Switching Among Generic Medications: Magnitude and Patient Safety Prospective.

To assess the magnitude of generic-generic and brand-generic medication switching and its impact on patients' understanding and the potential risk of medication errors. The study composed of 2 parts. The first part is a retrospective study to measure the frequency of medications switching in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC), from 1 of January 2015 to the 31 of December, 2020.

Developing a multidisciplinary HCV direct-acting antivirals utilization management and assessment program.

Background: The introduction of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections has revolutionized outcomes for patients with HCV. Cost-effective use of these antivirals in addition to ensuring patient adherence is of paramount importance.

Objectives: The goal of this article is to describe the processes by which a tertiary care, multisite institution managed the complexities involved in administering DAA treatment and managing the increased cost of therapy.