Paper Title :Effective Measurements Using For Reduce Expenditure On Drugs In Thailand

Author :Wanvilai Chulaphan, Passakorn Suanrueang, Jorge Barahona, Noppakun Thammatacharee, Chulaporn Limwattananon

Article Citation :Wanvilai Chulaphan ,Passakorn Suanrueang ,Jorge Barahona ,Noppakun Thammatacharee ,Chulaporn Limwattananon , (2015 ) " Effective Measurements Using For Reduce Expenditure On Drugs In Thailand " , International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS) , pp. 82-84, Volume-1,Issue-9, Special Issue-2, Oct

Abstract : The government of Thailand has concerned about high expenditure on drugs; therefore, hospitals are encouraged to launch effective measurement aiming to reduce expenditure on drugs. Seven out of thirty-four hospitals are success to reduce their expenditure on drugs. These hospitals have implemented four measurements including purchasing method, a closed formulary, generic drug, and prescribing strategies. The results from this study may use as a reference for other hospitals which suffer from high expenditure on drug. Keywords - Measurement, Expenditure, Drugs, Reduction.

Type : Research paper

Published : Volume-1,Issue-9, Special Issue-2, Oct

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