An effective drug formulary process goes beyond evaluating published literature on safety and efficacy. The formulary process must also consider logistical and practical issues that ensure safe medication use and access to the most appropriate therapy for the patient. Prescribing based on pharmacogenomics and precision medicine is causing typical formulary management paradigms to evolve. In addition, after a formulary decision is made, integrating technology updates into the process is required. Potential technology updates may range from changes to the electronic health record ( e.g., criteria for use, safety-related alerts, genetic testing needs); addition to a smart infusion drug library, automated dispensing cabinet or sterile compounding software; and how to best disseminate prescriber and nurse education. Identifying the scope of the formulary implementation process (and the risks of implementing poorly) in a proactive manner may prevent errors or facilitate access to the most appropriate therapy for the patient.  This session will focus on two aspects of the behind the scenes considerations that are required for contemporary formulary changes. The session will be divided into two presentations and allow ample time for Q&A.  The first presentation will discuss formulary-related technology changes that help to ensure safe medication use, and the second presentation will discuss the current and future impact of pharmacogenomics on formulary management. 

Faculty

Moderator: Miki A. Goldwire, Pharm.D., MS, MA, BCPS Title: Drug Information PRN Focus Session — The Intersection of Formulary Management, Technology, and Pharmacogenomics to Maximize Patient Care Institution: Regis University City/State: Denver, CO   View Biography