The National Prescription Drug Utilization Information System:
How can it be used to promote optimal drug therapy and pharmaceuticals management?

PMPRB Symposium, Ottawa

October 8, 2002, Panel 3

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The National Prescription Drug Utilization Information System:
How can it be used to promote optimal drug therapy and pharmaceuticals management?

Presentation Overview

Opportunities

For positive collaboration

For improved evidence-based decision-making

For supporting F/P/T initiatives

For Health Canada

Challenges

Variability across Canada

Knowledge Gaps

Key Policy Questions for the NPDUIS

Policy Questions

Policy Questions (cont’d)

Conclusion

Presentation Author

Ian Shugart, Assistant Deputy Minister,
Health Policy and Communications Branch, Health Canada
( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/search/branches.html#hpc )


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