Formulary Management Pharmacoeconomics & Medication Use Evaluations

Application Timeline

For overseas applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 4 months before the attachment start date.

For local applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 3 months before the attachment start date.

Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Criteria

Only for organisation sponsored practising / 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

Objective

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 $763.00* per applicant per week

2. Administrative Fee Upon Acceptance (non-refundable)

• Singaporeans: SGD $163.50*
• Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $261.60*

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 9% GST

Enquiries

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

Application

For application, please click here.