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Rational Drug Use department established in August 2004 within the Jordan Food and Drug Administration supporting the quality use of medicine. The main objective is to ensure that the patients receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their individual requirements, for an adequate period of time and at the lowest cost to them and their community.
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We are working together with the different public sectors (Ministry of
Health, Royal Medical Services, Jordan University Hospitals, King Abdullah
University Hospital, and Joint Procurement Department) for:
- promoting and updating Jordan rational drug list (JRDL) and Jordan
national drug formulary (JNDF).
- promoting, supporting and monitoring pharmacy and therapeutic committees in
public sector hospitals.
- conducting studies and researches to increase the awareness and the importance
of implementing RDU.
- developing standard treatment guidelines.
- promoting the concept of RDU to prescribers, dispensers and consumers by:
enhancing patient awareness about drugs, continuing medical education for
physician and pharmacists, introducing RDU concept in medical and pharmacy
colleges, and ensure proper drug promotion policy.
- effective monitoring of drug utilization.
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A national joint effort from all key sectors and health professionals
together with RDU team was exerted to produce Jordan Rational Drug List (JRDL)
and Jordan National Drug Formulary (JNDF) as a first step for
rationalization, accordingly the following structure was formed:
A. The advisory board at national level to medical staff, administration and
pharmacy (AB).
B. The National Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee (NPTC).
C. The Technical committees (TC): according to the anatomical
classification in which medicines are divided into different groups according to
the organ or system on which they act ,that’s to say one committee for each
pharmacological classification so 17 committees were formed.
D. Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutic committees (HPTC).
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Jordan National Drug Formulary 2006 (JNDF) was disseminated through a
national workshop held in Amman September 18, 2006 as a result of cooperative
efforts from the four public sectors. The completion of the Jordan Rational Drug
List (JRDL) and
JNDF simply represents one step forward in the promotion and implementation
of an effective RDU strategy in Jordan. In order to assure the sustainability of
this effort, it is imperative that JNDF becomes available to all
practicing physicians, pharmacists and nurses in Jordan and also to students of
medicine and pharmacy. It should also become a live document by continuous
updating with yearly revision in order to foster confidence as a reference
source. The addition /deletion form should be followed in order to add
any new drug based on evidence-based review.Your written or verbal comments
would help us to review and update JNDF.
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Most Improtant International Safety Information Received By Jordan
Pharmacovigilance ( JPC ):
1.Adalimumab, Infliximab: Reports of hepatitis B reactivation, majority
of these patients receiving were also receiving concomitant treatment with other
immunosuppressant; therefore patients should be monitored closely for HBV
reactivation.
2.Imatinib: Severe congestive heart failure and left ventricular
dysfunction in patients receiving Imatinib,therefore patients with known cardiac
disease or risk factors for heart failure or with symptoms of heart failure
should be evaluated carefully.
3.Oseltamivir: Reports of self – injury and delirium primarily among
pediatric patients receiving Oseltamivir , therefore, patients should be
monitored for signs of unusual behavior.
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Many
diseases can be prevented by: eating nutritious food, clean surroundings, and
immunization.
Many
diseases do not need medicines. Persons who are sick with these diseases get
well with or without medicines: simple cough and colds, hepatitis, minor skin
infections, polio, diarrhea, measles.
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following are more important than medicines: rest, eating nutritious food, using
safe and simple home remedies, drinking plenty of water juices.
Even in
serious diseases where medicines are needed, the body's defenses play an
important role in fighting and resisting the germs. The correct use of medicines
complements this natural healing ability of the body.
All
available medicines in a drugstore have a generic label. The brand name does not
matter, as long as they are of the same generic label and dose. Drugs of the
same generic name also have the same potency and effect. Hence, one can choose
the cheapest medicine available.
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Is my pharmacist required to give me information about my
prescriptions?
Yes. When you receive a new prescription, the pharmacist is required to
verbally counsel you about the prescription and also provide you written
information about the prescription drug. The pharmacist may provide you with
information such as: the name and description of the drug; dosage form, route of
administration, and duration of therapy; special directions and precautions;
common severe side or adverse effects or interactions that may be encountered;
techniques for self-monitoring of drug therapy; proper storage; refill
information; and action to be taken in the event of a missed dose. Pharmacists
may also provide additional information when they believe that the information
is necessary and in your best interest. In addition, every pharmacy is required
to make available to you a patient reference, which provides written information
designed for the consumer about prescription drugs. This reference must be
easily accessible to all consumers in the pharmacy.
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