Medicines Management Flashcards
what is an ADTC
ADTC is a committe that is responsible for providing advice to the NHS boards regarding efficacy, safety and value for money in the use of medicines to help meet the needs of the local population.
what is the main function of ADTCs 1/4
they provide professional, clinical and leadership advice to NHS boards to support safe, clinically effective, cost effective and patient centred use of medicines in all healthcare settings.
what is the main function of ADTCs 2/4
what is the main function of ADTCs 3/4
what is the main function of ADTCs 4/4
what is SMC
Scottish medicines consortium is a consortium of ADTCs that was established in 2001 which evaluates every medicine that is submitted in terms of whether the benefits for patients may be considered an acceptable use of NHS resources
how is cost-effectiveness / value for money is considered