Study of medication errors and compliances for inclusion of new drugs in hospital formulary

Abstract

Background and Objective : Hospital formulary is an information resource that provides medicines and regimen monograph
reflecting a range of drugs approved for prescribing within the hospital. An ongoing process where physicians, pharmacists and
other healthcare professionals establish policies and select products are medically appropriate and cost effective in interest of
given patient population. PTC is responsible for formation and maintenance of drug formulary system. PTC is equivalent body
which functions in developing and maintaining the formulary and establishing and implementing policies on use of drug products.
Methodology: A combined effort is made by physicians, managerial and administration staff and nursing staff to improve patient
safety by minimizing medication error rate in hospital. Results: The results of this study are important not only for the welfare of
the patients but also for the economics of healthcare systems and future role of pharmacy personnel in hospitals.