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Multicenter drug use evaluation of tamsulosin and availability of guidance criteria for nonformulary use in the veterans affairs health system.

Author: BurkMuriel, CunninghamFrancesca, DongDiane, FurmagaElaine

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
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Overview

This study examined the use of tamsulosin, a drug used to treat enlarged prostate, in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The study found that many VA patients were prescribed tamsulosin for uses that were not consistent with national guidelines.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy Benefits Management Strategic Healthcare Group (PBM-SHG) and its Medical Advisory Panel developed national criteria (guidelines) for the appropriate use of tamsulosin in the VA. Drug use evaluation (DUE) was performed to (a) determine the prescri...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10438305/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Tamsulosin: A Drug Use Evaluation in the VA Health System

The [Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System] is committed to providing the best possible care for veterans, and this study examines the use of [tamsulosin] within the system. The authors conducted a drug use evaluation (DUE) to assess the prescribing patterns of tamsulosin and the impact of national criteria for its use.

A Desert of Data: Analyzing Tamsulosin Use

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of tamsulosin use within the VA Health System. The authors examined prescribing patterns, therapeutic response, and adverse drug events, offering insights into the use of this medication in a large healthcare system.

Navigating the Desert of Drug Use: Ensuring Optimal Care

This research highlights the importance of DUE in optimizing medication use within a large healthcare system. It demonstrates the value of national criteria for guiding prescribing practices and promoting rational drug use.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study showcases the importance of data-driven decision-making in healthcare. By analyzing prescribing patterns and therapeutic outcomes, the VA Health System can ensure that patients receive appropriate and effective care.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2004-10-26
  2. Date Revised 2023-08-23
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

15369425

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC10438305

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English

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