Applying scientific criteria to therapeutic interchange: a balanced analysis of low-molecular-weight heparins

Autor:	G J, Merli, G J, Vanscoy, T L, Rihn, J B, Groce, W, McCormick
Rok vydání:	2001
Předmět:	Evidence-Based Medicine Therapeutic Equivalency Cost Savings Health Policy Anticoagulants Humans Guidelines as Topic Heparin Low-Molecular-Weight Delivery of Health Care
Zdroj:	Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis. 11(3)
ISSN:	0929-5305
Popis:	Under pressure to provide cost-effective healthcare, many healthcare systems have adopted Therapeutic Interchange (TI) programs-the interchange of therapeutically equivalent but chemically unique drugs-to reduce the total cost of therapy without compromising patient care. To be appropriate and feasible, a TI program for any class of drugs must meet certain rigorous criteria and undergo medical, financial, tactical, and legal reviews. Moreover, once a TI program is implemented, a process to monitor its success should be established. Application of the TI criteria to low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) reveals that a blanket TI program for LMWHs does not appear advisable at this time.
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