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8936839

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1996-12-31
pubmed:abstractText
We determined the utilisation and perceived value of formularies amongst 104 Non Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs). Only 58% routinely carry a formulary, largely the British, National Formulary (BNF) which is considered by 93% to be the best. The overall quality of prescribing in surgical wards was poorer compared to medical wards. However, after distribution of "free BNF's" significant improvements (p < 0.05) occurred, but only in surgical wards and only in aspects of prescribing specifically highlighted (generic prescribing and limiting the duration of intravenous medications). These improvements lasted four weeks before returning to previous levels. Our results suggest that despite recognising their value a significant proportion of Irish hospital doctors do not routinely carry a formulary. The beneficial effects of distributing free formularies was shortlived.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0332-3102
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
89
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
173-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-10-26
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Poor utilisation and limited impact of formularies on quality of prescribing by hospital doctors.
pubmed:affiliation
Pharmacoepidemiology and Medicines Evaluation Unit, Trinity Medical School, Dublin.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't