Prescription audit led rational drug use management in medical institutions by GAPS method / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Based on the GAPS(goal, analyze, problem, solution) management model, the authors analyzed the problems existing in the practice of prescription audit and the strategies of continuous optimization. Multi-disciplinary team(MDT) and evidence-based practice were applied to help the continuous optimization of prescription audit practice and promote the rational drug use management of medical institutions. Through the establishment of accurate control process, the personalized management of prescription dosage of chronic diseases, perioperative drugs, special grade antibiotics and auxiliary drugs was realized. The practice of prescription audit based on the GAPS management model, on the one hand, could improve the quality and efficiency of prescription audit, gradually improve the qualified rate of prescription, strengthen clinical use intervention and promote rational drug use; On the other hand, it could reflect the value of pharmacists′ professional technicians, provide patients with more high-quality pharmaceutical care, and gradually realize the prescription audit mode of " improving quality, controlling cost and increasing efficiency" .