Definition: Formal programs for assessing drug prescription against some standard. Drug utilization review may consider clinical appropriateness, cost effectiveness, and, in some cases, outcomes. Review is usually retrospective, but some analysis may be done before drugs are dispensed (as in computer systems which advise physicians when prescriptions are entered). Drug utilization review is mandated for Medicaid programs beginning in 1993.
GEN or unspecified, IM; coord IM with specific drug with no qualif (IM); DF: DRUG UTIL REV
Other names Utilization Review, Drug; Utilization Reviews, Drug; Utilization Evaluations, Drug; Utilization Evaluation, Drug; Reviews, Drug-Use; Reviews, Drug Utilization; Review, Drug Use; Evaluations, Drug Utilization; Drug-Use Reviews; Drug Utilization Reviews; Drug Utilization Evaluations; Drug Use Review; Review, Drug-Use; Review, Drug Utilization; Evaluation, Drug Utilization; Drug-Use Review; Drug Utilization Evaluation
