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MISSION
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The mission of the Upper Peninsula Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee it to improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of health care related to drug utilization through the Upper Peninsula health-care systems.
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OBJECTIVES
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To create a uniform, coordinated drug formulary. |
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To develop common drug-usage guidelines. |
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To develop a centralized purchasing strategy. |
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STEPS APPROACH
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The Upper Peninsula Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee utilizes the STEPS approach to review medications for inclusion on the formulary.
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The STEPS approach is used after a review of:
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Clinical Literature |
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Expert Opinions |
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Clinical Practice Guidelines |
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The review includes relevant findings of government agencies, medical associations, national commissions, peer-reviewed journals, and other relevant sources.
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Cost is considered a factor in formulary decisions only when little or no difference exists in comparative efficacy and other drug-specific parameters. Manufacturer arrangement and volume discounts are considered only in respect to their effect on net drug cost.
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