Checklist for Questions to Ask a Pharmaceutical Representative About a New Medication
1. Efficacy and Satety (| Mark)
What cliical trial data supports the efficacy of thc medication? What are thecomnon side ctlects, and how often do they occur? Howwas the medication's etlectiveness mcasurcd in trials? What is the overallsafety profile of the medication? 2. Comparative Advantage (I Mark) How docs this medication compare to other drugs in the same class? What makes this medication different or superior to cxisting treatments? Are there any head-to-head studies comparing this medication with others? 3. Patient Population (1 Mark) Which patient populations are most likely to benefit from this medication? Are there any specific contraindications or warnings for certain patient groups? Is there data on the medication's effectiveness in patients with comorbid conditions?
4. Long-term Data (1 Mark)
Are there any long-term studies on the use of this medication? What do long-term studies show about the medication's efficacy and safety? What is the long-term safety profile of the medication? 3. Drug Interactions (1 Mark) Are there any known drug interactions with this medication? What precautions should be taken when prescribing this medication with other drugs? Should any particular medications be avoided when taking this new drug 6. Dosing and Administration (1 Mark) What is the recommended dosing regimen for this medication? Are there any special instructions for patients taking this medication? How should the medication be taken (with food, without food, time of day)?
7. Cost and Insurance (1 Mark)
What is the cost of this medication? Is the medication covered by most insurance plans? Are there any patient assistance programs available for this medication? What is the expected out-of-pocket cost for patients? 8. Additional Resources (1 Mark) Can you provide any patient education materials or resources? Where can I find more detailed clinical data and studies on this medication? Are there any ongoing or upcoming studies related to this medication? 9. General Questions (1 Mark) What is the mechanism of action of the medication? Are there any known issues or recalls related to this medication? What feedback have you received from other physicians who have prescribed this medication? 10. Monitoring and Follow-Up (1 Mark)
What kind of monitoring is required for patients on this medication?
Are there specific lab tests or follow-up visits recommended? What signs of adverse reactions should patients and doctors watch for?
Drafssar & H Pharmaco:. Maltata Uandhi Medicatuy Hospilal, Sitapura, Jaipsi0J22 & Checklist for preseription auditing (10marks) 1. Check out allthe parts of prescription. Is any part missing? 2. Is any abbreviations used? 3. Whether the diagnosis is recorded? Final or provisional. 4. Isthe drug prescribed appropriate as per the diagnosis? 5. Whether drugs prescribed are by generic or / and brand names? 6. ldentify any ingredient/ drug which is unnecessary/contraindicated/ irrational but included in the prescription. Give reasons. 7. Selection of the drugs depends on the diagnosis, specific characteristics of the patient, clinical presentation, laboratory test and cost of therapy 8. Are the dosage, strength of medication, the dose, frequency, duration and route of administration (Safety and convenience) of drugs mentioned correctly? 9. Is there any ingredient which can result into drug interaction? 10. Are the instruction, advice to the patient and pharnmacist complete / corect?
Each point carries 1 mark
Checklist for Communication skills A. COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTES (4 Marks) 1. Speaks softly and slowly 2. Speaks in asimple way and in a language that s/he can understand & Avoids using medical terminology 3. In the end, suns up the instructions in 3 or4 main points 4. Betore the patient leaves, cncourages him/her to speak back what all s/he has understood regarding the medication. B. COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE MEDICATION (6 marks)1. 1. Association with food 2. Dosing schedule 3. Route of administration/site of application & Medication technique 4. Infornmation regarding the side effects/withdrawal effects 5. Future consultations
6. Suggestion to improve patient adherence
P.S Each step follows 1 marks.
Checklist for prescription writing Checklist
Parameters Mentioncd (Y/N)
Doctor's details (Name, Degree, Reg no., Imark
contact details, address) Paticnt details (Name. Age, Sex) Imark Diagnosis 0.5 mark Superseriptionmentioned I mark Drug (generic name) 1.5 marks Dosage torm 0.5 mark Dose 0.5 mark Route of administration 0.5 mark Frequency of administration 0.5 mark Subscription (quantity of drug to be dispensed)0.5 mark Transcription (instructions to patient) 0.5 mark Duration Imark Doctor's seal & sign Imark Total 10marks
Checklist for P drug exercise
Step 1 Define the patient's problem mark (diagnosis) Step 2 Specify the therapeutic objective mark
Step 3 Make an inventory of effective groups 3 mark
of drugs Step 4 Choose an effective group according to 3 marks criteria Step 5 Choose a P-drug 2 marks
