To request the addition of a new drug to the EMIS database, you must follow a systematic approach to ensure that all necessary information is submitted correctly and reviewed accordingly. Here are the steps to achieve this:
Process for Requesting a New Drug
- Gather Detailed Information: Compile all relevant information about the new drug, including its composition, therapeutic use, dosage form, and any regulatory approvals or clinical evidence supporting its use.
- Contact the Relevant Authority: Submit your request to the designated department or contact within your organisation responsible for maintaining the drug database in EMIS Web. This might be the IT department or a specific drug information service within your healthcare setting.
- Provide Justification: It's essential to clearly state why the inclusion of this drug in the EMIS Web database is necessary. This might include increased efficacy, cost-effectiveness, or meeting specific treatment needs not addressed by existing formulary drugs.
- Follow Submission Procedures: Adhere to your organisation's submission procedures, which may involve completing specific forms or digital submissions through EMIS Web support channels.
By ensuring new and necessary medications are logged into EMIS Web, practices can provide more accurate and comprehensive care to their patients, improving treatment outcomes and streamlining administrative processes.
Remember, maintaining an up-to-date and complete medication database is crucial for patient safety and quality of care. Therefore, requests should be thorough and well-documented to facilitate the evaluation and approval process.
