OBJECTIVES To investigate government programs or policies that aim to manage and monitor drug use in patients in foreign countries. METHODS We conducted a literature review by searching electronic documents through domestic literature databases, various search engines, and official websites of public organizations or government-related agencies in charge of programs or policies. The contents of investigation included the purpose of the program, how to operate, eligible patients or drug class, action by physicians or pharmacists, and rewards for participation. RESULTS We identified national or regional programs for rational and safe use of drug in patients in 6 countries. The UK implemented ‘Medical Use Review’ and ‘New Medicine Service’ as a pharmacist’s service and ‘High Risk Drug Monitoring’ as a general practitioner’s service. In Ontario, Canada, ‘MedsCheck’ programs encourage pharmacists to manage drug therapy of patients. ‘Long-Term Condition service’ in New Zealand consisted of pharmacist’s services for patients who received prescriptions for multiple long-term conditions and had adherence issues. The US has the ‘Medication Therapy Management’ program that includes a review of prescription history, evaluation of drug therapy, and patient counseling. CONCLUSION Various programs for drug use management were being operated in accordance with the public health system of each country. A comprehensive program for appropriate and safe drug use in patients is also needed in Korea.
목차
Abstract 서론 연구방법 연구결과 1. 영국 2. 캐나다 3. 뉴질랜드 4. 미국 5. 호주 6. 일본 고찰 결론 참고문헌
키워드
Drug use managementgovernment programdrug safetypatient monitoring program
한국보건사회약료경영학회 [Korean Academy of Social & Managed Care Phemacy]
설립연도
2009
분야
의약학>약학
소개
본 학회는 비영리 학술단체로서 환자의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 약료(pharmaceutical care)가 보장될 수 있도록 약료경영약학(managed care pharmacy)을 발전시키는 데 궁극 목적을 두고 다음과 같은 활동을 전개하여 사회에 기여하며 회원 상호간의 친목을 도모한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국보건사회약료경영학회지 [Journal of Korean Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy]