The Medical journal of Australia
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Multicenter Study
A national study of the processes and outcomes of paediatric formulary applications in Australia.
To evaluate the processes by which pharmaceuticals are added to the formularies of Australian paediatric hospitals. ⋯ There is limited high-quality evidence informing paediatric hospital-based drug approvals. Approval processes vary considerably among institutions with substantial duplication of effort and variable outcomes. Resources and training appear insufficient given the technical complexity of submissions. A national, standardised approach to hospital-based drug evaluation could reduce overlap and improve decision making.