DOSING "PER PHARMACY"
Providers can request "Per Pharmacy" dosing for antibiotics by specifying it in the order's frequency field. The pharmacy will then determine and monitor the appropriate dose and frequency based on the patient's indication and kidney function. The accompanying chart details the volume of "Per Pharmacy" antibiotic orders received.
Providers can request "Per Pharmacy" dosing for antibiotics by specifying it in the order's frequency field. The pharmacy will then determine and monitor the appropriate dose and frequency based on the patient's indication and kidney function. The accompanying chart details the volume of "Per Pharmacy" antibiotic orders received.
IV TO PO SUBSTITUTION
P&T has given Pharmacy the ability to automatically change certain drugs (including antibiotics) from an IV formulation to PO form in patients who meet specific criteria. The chart below shows the total number of orders automatically adjusted by Pharmacy from IV to PO and the number of antibiotic orders within this group.
Currently, antibiotics account for about 31% of IV to PO substitutions.
P&T has given Pharmacy the ability to automatically change certain drugs (including antibiotics) from an IV formulation to PO form in patients who meet specific criteria. The chart below shows the total number of orders automatically adjusted by Pharmacy from IV to PO and the number of antibiotic orders within this group.
Currently, antibiotics account for about 31% of IV to PO substitutions.