Nonpharmacist Health Care Providers' Knowledge of and Opinions Regarding Medication Costs in Critically Ill Patients.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: Medication cost is frequently overlooked when treating critically ill patients. Stewardship of health care resources in high-utilization settings is imperative. This study was conducted to determine nonpharmacist health care providers' knowledge and perceptions of medication costs in a medical intensive care unit (MICU). Methods: Nonpharmacist health care providers in a MICU completed a 27-item survey. The survey queried perceptions regarding medication cost, cost-limiting strategies, and most/least expensive medications in 8 classes, medication price ranges, and intravenous-to-oral comparisons for commonly prescribed medications. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and compared between providers using Fisher exact tests. Results: Among 98 hea

SUBMITTER: Hammond DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6102787 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature