PHARMACOINFORMATICS

PREPARED BY: KENNETH G. ABARRA, RPH

PHARMACOINFORMATICS

an effective
pharmacist is a
good provider of
drug information
regardless of the
area of practice.
WHAT IS PHARMACOINFORMATICS

Is an emerging
field of study that
combines the use
of information
technology with
the practice of
pharmacy
Also referred to as PHARMACY INFORMATICS/
BIOINFORMATICS
Is the application of computers to the storage,
retrieval and analysis of drug information.
PHARMACOINFORMATICS

A unique subset of medical informatics that focuses

on the use of information technology on the optimal
use of drug information for problem solving,
decision making and promoting safe pharmaceutical
care.
WHO IS AN INFORMATICS PHARMACISTS

Knowledgeable both for pharmacy practice

and informatics
Is able to analyze pharmacy practice from analytical
design perspectives
Is able to analyze health informatics technology from
clinical perspectives.
ROLE OF AN INFORMATICS PHARMACISTS

Ensure patient safety

Provide guidance and leadership for all technological
initiatives that supports medication use
Customize and tailored health information system
and technology to the needs of practice.
ROLE OF AN INFORMATICS PHARMACISTS

Serve as a liaison between

pharmacy and other
departments
Provide education to health
care professionals and
managers
Serve as a resource for hospital
staff
CURRENT TECHNOLOGY

Health information Systems

Electronic Medication Administration Records
Computerized Provider Order System
Clinical Decision Support
Electronic Prescribing
Automated dispensing cabinet
Inventory management system
Bar Coding
Robotics
Pharmacy Infromatics

Clinical Information

Drug Information Toxicity Information

Pharmacy
Informatics

Pharmacists Patients

Health Care Providers

DRUG INFORMATICS

Emphasizes the use of technology as an

integral tool in effectively organizing,
analyzing and managing information on
medication use in patients.
Drug Information
Availability(strength, dosage forms, supplier)
Identification
General product information
Laws and Policies
Cost
foreign/ investigational
Stability/ compatibility
Drug Information
Drug interactions
Pharmaceutics(compounding, Formulations)
Pharmacokinetics( ADME)
Therapy evaluation/ Drug of choice
Dosage Regimen and Recommendations
Adverse effects
Poisoning and Toxicology
Teratogenicity and Genetics effects
Lactation and infant risks
MEDICAL INFORMATICS

The scientific field that

deals with biomedical
HEALTH
information, data and MANAGEMENT

knowledgeable to help HEALTH

organize, analyze, INFORMATICS

manage and used HEALTH

information in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

providing health care

Medical Information

Pathophysiology
Symptomatology
Risk factors
Causative agents
Complications
Pharmacotherapy
Non-drug therapy and management
Lifestyle changes. Etc.
DRUG INFORMATION CENTER

The purpose of the Drug Information Center (DIC) is

to serve health care professionals by answering
critical questions on drug use and its possible side
effects.
DIC INQUIRIES

Appropriate therapy for specific patients;

Adverse reactions to drugs
Efficacy of drugs
Drug interactions
Intravenous additive incompatibilities
Dosing in renal failure
Appropriate therapy for a disease rate
Information on investigational agents
Information on new drugs
PATIENT COUNSELLING

Communication is the transfer of information

meaningful to those involved. It is the process in
which messages are generated and sent by one
person and received and translated by another
person.
Functions in communication

1. It establishes an ongoing relationship

between the professional and the patient.
2. It provides the exchange of information
necessary to assess a patients health
condition, implement treatment of medical
problems and evaluate the effects of
treatment on a patients quality of life.
GOAL IN PATIENT COUNSELING
We pursue patient education in order

To increase knowledge and skills

To increase adherence to
To increase self-efficacy
and effectiveness of
and self management
therapy

To reduce physical To reduce To enhance self

morbidity and risk of psychosocial stress esteem, decision
mortality and anxiety making capacity
and satisfaction
with care

To improve quality of life

COMMUNICATION DURING DRUG THERAPY

Purpose of medication
How medication works
Dose and duration of therapy
Goals of therapy
How effectiveness will be monitored
Adverse effects and how to deal with them
Drug specific issues