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. 2011 Feb 10;75(1):1.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe7511.

A monograph assignment as an integrative application of evidence-based medicine and pharmacoeconomic principles

Anandi V Law  1 , Cynthia A Jackevicius, Mark Bounthavong
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A monograph assignment as an integrative application of evidence-based medicine and pharmacoeconomic principles

Anandi V Law et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: To describe the development and assessment of monographs as an assignment to incorporate evidence-based medicine (EBM) and pharmacoeconomic principles into a third-year pharmacoeconomic course.

Design: Eight newly FDA-approved drugs were assigned to 16 teams of students, where each drug was assigned to 2 teams. Teams had to research their drug, write a professional monograph, deliver an oral presentation, and answer questions posed by faculty judges. One team was asked to present evidence for inclusion of the drug into a formulary, while another team presented evidence against inclusion.

Assessment: The teams' average score on the written report was 99.1%; on the oral presentation, 92.5%, and on the online quiz given at the end of the presentations, 77%.

Conclusions: Monographs are a successful method of incorporating and integrating learning across different concepts, as well as increasing relevance of pharmacoeconomics in the PharmD curriculum.

Keywords: evidence-based medicine; pharmacoeconomics; pharmacy and therapeutics committee.

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