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International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS)-IJMAS
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Issue
Volume-1,Issue-9, Special Issue-2, Oct  ( Oct, 2015 )
Paper Title
Effective Measurements Using For Reduce Expenditure On Drugs In Thailand
Author Name
Wanvilai Chulaphan, Passakorn Suanrueang, Jorge Barahona, Noppakun Thammatacharee, Chulaporn Limwattananon
Affilition
Faculty of Economics, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand Health Insurance System Research Office (HISRO), Thailand Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KhonKaen University
Pages
82-84
Abstract
The government of Thailand has concerned about high expenditure on drugs; therefore, hospitals are encouraged to launch effective measurement aiming to reduce expenditure on drugs. Seven out of thirty-four hospitals are success to reduce their expenditure on drugs. These hospitals have implemented four measurements including purchasing method, a closed formulary, generic drug, and prescribing strategies. The results from this study may use as a reference for other hospitals which suffer from high expenditure on drug. Keywords - Measurement, Expenditure, Drugs, Reduction.
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