RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Reflections and action plan in times of crisis for oncology treatments: a need for a proactive role for oncology pharmacists
JF European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy: Science and Practice
JO Eur J Hosp Pharm
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 395
OP 397
DO 10.1136/ejhpharm-2011-000020
VO 19
IS 4
A1 Gerardo Cajaraville
A1 María-José Tamés
YR 2012
UL http://ejhp.bmj.com/content/19/4/395.abstract
AB The cost of oncology treatments is rising to unaffordable levels. Hospital pharmacists are in a pivotal position to oversee treatment results, drug use and the real costs involved. Armed with this unique knowledge, hospital pharmacists can play a more proactive role in designing hospital policies to use expensive oncology drugs in a more cost-effective way, and in helping doctors and patients to cope with rising drug costs.