Strategy for establishing an effective Korean drug utilization review system.
10.5124/jkma.2010.53.12.1130
- Author:
Nam Kyong CHOI
1
;
Byung Joo PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine & Medical Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. bjpark@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Drug utilization review system;
Korea;
Drug safety
- MeSH:
Drug Utilization;
Drug Utilization Review;
Europe;
Korea;
United States
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2010;53(12):1130-1138
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Drug utilization review (DUR) system has been defined as "structured, ongoing initiatives that interpret patterns of drug use in relation to predetermined criteria, and attempt to prevent or minimize inappropriate prescribing." This paper introduces the concept, purpose, and effective application of DUR in Korea. DUR can be classified as retrospective DUR, prospective DUR, and concurrent DUR based on the time direction of applying DUR. DUR can also be classified as quantitative DUR defined by retrospective DUR using databases including previously prescribed medicines, and qualitative DUR defined by DUR reflecting patient's clinical condition. We described the history of developing DUR in the United States and the Europe. Finally current status of DUR in Korea is described and the strategy of future settlement of DUR system in Korea is suggested.
