To: The Medical and Nursing Staffs of the Clinical Programs
The University Hospital of Arkansas
Subject: The Hospital Formulary, 1999 edition.
| 1. | The University Hospital of Arkansas is committed to the ideal of providing the highest standard of Patient Care attainable at a reasonable cost to the patient. Quality, safety, and therapeutic effectiveness are the key criteria in the purchase of drug products for use at The University Hospital of Arkansas. |
| 2. | A Formulary System has been in effect at The University Hospital of Arkansas since 1959. The heart of this system is a professional review of all drug requests for continuous stockage. Through the diligent services of the Pharmacy Committee Members, The University Hospital of Arkansas has been able to maintain an up-to-date drug inventory without undue duplication of items. |
| 3. | Drug products are stocked on the basis of generic equivalency and bio-availability in accordance with federal standards. Substandard products due to formulation, manufacturing procedures, storage, or any other reason will not be tolerated. |
| 4. | This Formulary contains a listing of the drug items in stock by the Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacies. In addition there are stated information and procedures that will help you in obtaining Pharmacy Services. |
| 5. | The support of the Formulary System is an essential element in the "Cost Containment" efforts of this institution. |