Hot Topics in Pharmacy: High-Cost Medication Stewardship: Perspectives from an Academic Medical Center

With the increase in high-cost medication utilization in the inpatient setting, pharmacy leaders need to develop a systematic approach to evaluating, procuring, and accounting for these medications in the drug budget. Hospitals may vary in the resources dedicated to performing these assessments. Please join us as we discuss strategies for managing high-cost medications with pharmacy leaders from across the continuum of hospital/health-system sizes.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.