Abstract
ABSTRACTAimTo implement and evaluate a pre‐emptive discharge prescription‐processing system.MethodPatients on two wards were reviewed in anticipation of their discharge. Medications were prepared in advance of the discharge prescription using a pharmacist‐generated order. Pharmacist‐generated discharge orders were compared and tested for concordance with the final prescription at the time of discharge.Results260 patients taking 2014 medications were reviewed of which 897 (45%) did not require dispensing (p < 0.05) based on information gathered during pharmacist review. The total estimated cost of items was $10 790.50 while cost for items dispensed was $5818.80—a 46% reduction was achieved (p < 0.05). 154 patients were given printed lists of their medications and 208 consumer medicine information leaflets were supplied. A significant level of concordance was found between pharmacist and doctor‐generated prescriptions.ConclusionA pre‐emptive discharge prescription‐processing system can potentially result in cost and time savings.
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