 | Prospective: This review evaluates new prescriptions looking at drug-disease contraindications, drug-allergy interactions and therapeutic interchange. The DUR is conducted prior to the use of the medication to assure the proper application of drug to injury.
Concurrent: Applies the same analysis methodology to the ongoing drug profile being dispensed, especially for any adverse or non-positive results or benefits. Appropriate during hospital stays, Post-Acute care settings, and long term home care.
Retrospective: Evaluates medications that the patient has already been prescribed and started therapy. Includes long term financial analysis with life expectancy and drug cost inflation metrics. |
