CA in Formulary Management Pharmacoeconomics & Medication Use Evaluations

Attachment Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Criteria

Only for practising and/or registered Senior Pharmacists involved in P&T Committee Work. Prior experience in related roles is preferred.

Note: Each request is subject to Department's review and approval

Objectives

To  provide participants with exposure to drug use management activities and practices in Singapore General Hospital.

Outline

• The Medication Use Process Loop in SGH – contrast versus participant’s institution
• Planning
• Drug evaluation and selection (by P&T Committee)
• Procurement and inventory management practices
  Clinical prescribing, dispensing and drug administration processes
• Medication safety

• Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
• Purpose and terms of reference – compare with cluster/national priorities
• Managing conflicts of interest and interactions with vendors
• Practising evidence-based medicine – obtaining, appraising, interpreting and applying data (clinical studies + pharmacoeconomic/HTA reports)
• Writing and presenting a literature review
• Formulary decision-making and outcomes

• Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) studies – PDCA cycle
• Selection of targets for evaluation
• Methodology and timeframe
• Data sources and validation
• Change management

• Developing and implementing medication-related policies and procedures

Methodology*

• Required readings
• Policy critiques
• Topic discussions
• Prepare for and attend at least 1 P&T Committee meeting
• Medication safety discussions (optional)

*The candidate will keep an ongoing learning journal, and also document a formative self-evaluation at midpoint and at the end of the attachment.

Attachment Fees

1. Training Fee (5-day work week) depending on the nature of attachment

At least SGD $642** per applicant per week

For enquiries, please email chua.sok.hong@sgh.com.sg

2. Administrative Fee Upon Acceptance (non-refundable)

Singaporeans: SGD $128.40**

Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $214**

3. Miscellaneous Fees for Overseas Applicants (Non-Singaporeans) [non-refundable]

a. Training Employment Pass (TEP)

• One time application fee: SGD $105
• Issuance Fee: SGD $225
  

b. Multiple Journey visa (if applicable): SGD $30

** Inclusive of 7% GST