Drug Utilization Review
Drug Utilization Review (DUR) is a system of ongoing, systematic evaluation of the appropriateness of drug therapy, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
Pronunciation
- Drug: /drʌɡ/
- Utilization: /ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Review: /rɪˈvjuː/
Etymology
The term "Drug Utilization Review" is derived from the English language. "Drug" comes from the Old French "drogue", possibly derived from the Middle Dutch word "droge-vate" (dry barrels), referring to medicinal substances. "Utilization" is derived from the Latin "uti" meaning "to use". "Review" comes from the French "revue", meaning "a looking over".
Definition
A Drug Utilization Review is a structured, authorized, and ongoing review of healthcare provider prescribing, pharmacist dispensing, and patient use of medication. DURs involve a comprehensive review of patients' prescription and medication data before, during, and after dispensing to ensure appropriate medication decision making and positive patient outcomes.
Types of Drug Utilization Review
There are three types of DURs: prospective, concurrent, and retrospective.
- Prospective DUR: This type of DUR is performed before medication is dispensed. It aims to evaluate the prescribed drug therapy before the patient has received the medication.
- Concurrent DUR: This type of DUR is performed during the time of dispensing. It involves the ongoing monitoring of drug therapy and patient compliance.
- Retrospective DUR: This type of DUR is performed after the medication has been dispensed. It involves the review of drug therapy after the patient has received the medication.
Related Terms
- Pharmacy Benefit Manager
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacovigilance
See Also
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