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Table 1 Search terms for literature retrieval

From: Systematic review on quality control for drug management programs: Is quality reported in the literature?

Search Terms

 

Primary MeSH Headings

Insurance, Pharmaceutical services

Drugs, non-prescription

Managed Care Programs

Drugs, Generics

Pharmaceutical Preparations

Prescriptions, Drug

Additional MeSH Headings

Formularies

Total Quality Management

Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Outcome Assessment (Health Care)

Drug Utilization Review

Cost Control

Deductibles and Coinsurance

Cost Sharing

Reimbursement, Incentive

Community Pharmacy Services

Additional MeSH Sub Headings

Classification

Standards

Economics

Statistics and numerical data

Methods

Trends

Additional Free Text Search Terms

Drug Management Programs

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Drug Benefit/Pharmacy Benefit

Therapeutic Substitution

Formularies

Medication Therapy Management

Formulary Process

Drug Therapy Management

*tier Copay (e.g. three-tier copay, four-tier copay)

Pharmacy Cognitive Services

Formulary Restrictions

Quality

Generic Drug Program/Mandatory Generic Prescribing Program

Outcomes

Prior Authorization (Prescription Drug)

Costs/Resources

Quantity Level Limits

Patient Reported Outcomes