Effect of drug utilization reviews on the quality of in-hospital prescribing: a quasi-experimental study

Effect of drug utilization reviews on the quality of in-hospital prescribing: a quasi-experimental study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Drug utilization review (DUR) programs are being conducted in Canadian hospitals with the aim of improving the appropriateness of prescriptions. However, there is little evidence of their effectiveness. The objective of this study wa...

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Main Authors:	Chabot Isabelle, Potvin Louise, Moisan Jocelyne, Grégoire Jean-Pierre, Verreault René, Milot Alain
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2006-03-01
Series:	BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/6/33

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