Optimization of resources by drug management: A multicentred web-administered study on the use of ipilimumab in Italy.

Vera DamuzzoA RussiM ChiumenteC MasiniB RebescoF GregisS NozzaJ PigozzoV Chiarion-SileniA C Palozzo

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2018)

This study demonstrated that the careful management of drug waste and the application of drug-day, through a proper selection of vial and the ability to use the leftover drug, can generate economic savings. However, tailoring the drug stock to clinical need is still an open issue which deserves further analysis.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
drug induced
emergency department
heavy metals
electronic health record