Objectives
- The committee recommends the adoption of policies or assist in the formulation of policies regarding evaluation, selection and therapeutic use of drugs
- To achieve the optional safety of drug through rational drug therapy
- To conduct hazard identification and risk analysis
- To develop, implement and monitor the safety plan, policies and procedures.
- To ensure safety are educated on safety through effective training programme
Functions
- Developing drug policies and procedures
- Assess the drug and used to identify potential problems
- Promoting overall health benefits to the health care workers
- Assessing drug use to identify potential health problems
- Periodic education to medical and non – medical staff about current situations and issues.