Fraser H S, Prescod L
Hosp Formul. 1986 Sep;21(9):957-9.
Most developing countries suffer badly from misguided drug selection and purchases, erratic supplies and distribution, and wasteful or inappropriate drug use. Barbados is one of the few developing countries with an active Drug Formulary Committee. This committee develops a formulary that is revised and updated annually, providing guidance on rational prescribing. The Barbados Drug Formulary Committee has operated for 5 years on principles similar to those of a P & T Committee, but with a more restricted list and a flexible approach geared to specific local problems. The Drug Formulary and ongoing educational activities, which have been effective agents in promoting rational prescribing, are described.
大多数发展中国家在药物选择与采购、供应与分配不稳定以及药物使用浪费或不当等方面存在严重问题。巴巴多斯是少数拥有活跃的药物处方集委员会的发展中国家之一。该委员会制定一份每年修订和更新的处方集，为合理用药提供指导。巴巴多斯药物处方集委员会已按照与药品与治疗学委员会类似的原则运作了5年，但清单更为有限，且采取了针对特定当地问题的灵活方法。文中介绍了在促进合理用药方面发挥了有效作用的《药物处方集》及持续开展的教育活动。
