Frequency : 12 issues per year
Subject : Computer Applications and Technology
ISSN : 2319–8656 (Online)
IJCATR Volume 7 Issue 12
Integrative Pharmacoeconomics: Redefining Pharmacists’ Role in Formulary Design and Value-Based Healthcare Systems
Inarumen Ohis Genesis
10.7753/IJCATR0712.1007
keywords : Pharmacoeconomics; Formulary Design; Value-Based Care; Clinical Decision Support; Real-World Evidence; Pharmacist Leadership
As global healthcare systems pivot toward value-based care, the traditional role of pharmacists—primarily focused on dispensing and compliance—must evolve to meet the growing demands of cost-effectiveness, therapeutic optimization, and patient-centric outcomes. Integrative pharmacoeconomics emerges as a strategic framework that positions pharmacists at the center of formulary design and resource allocation, bridging the gap between clinical efficacy and economic value. Historically, formulary decisions were driven largely by cost minimization or therapeutic guidelines without real-time economic analysis. However, the rising complexity of drug therapies, budget constraints, and the need for population health equity demand a more dynamic, data-informed approach. This paper explores the paradigm shift in which pharmacists, armed with real-world evidence (RWE), health economic modeling, and outcome-based analytics, contribute actively to formulary decision-making processes. It discusses the integration of cost-utility analysis, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), and budget impact models into formulary deliberations—tools traditionally reserved for health economists. The study also examines how pharmacists leverage electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and machine learning models to evaluate therapeutic alternatives and negotiate drug inclusion based on real-time clinical and financial data. By narrowing the focus to institutional, payer, and national formulary frameworks, the paper emphasizes how pharmacists can drive sustainable access to medications, reduce therapeutic duplication, and align prescribing with value-based reimbursement policies. Ultimately, the integration of pharmacoeconomics into pharmacy practice not only redefines the profession’s strategic relevance but also enhances the overall efficiency and equity of healthcare delivery.
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Title = "Integrative Pharmacoeconomics: Redefining Pharmacists’ Role in Formulary Design and Value-Based Healthcare Systems",
Journal ="International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research(IJCATR)",
Volume = "7",
Issue ="12",
Pages ="435 - 448",
Year = "2018",
Authors ="Inarumen Ohis Genesis"}
The paper repositions pharmacists as key decision-makers in value-based formulary systems.
It integrates pharmacoeconomic tools such as QALYs and budget impact models into pharmacy workflows.
Real-world data and AI-driven decision support systems are used to guide cost-effective prescribing.
Case studies and metrics demonstrate measurable clinical and economic outcomes from pharmacist-led reforms.