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In deciding what drugs are appropriate for its formulary, the hospital must consider a drug's efficacy, associated workload, and acquisition cost. Several new antifungal IV drugs (drug A, drug B, drug C, and drug D), all with equal efficacy, have recently become available.
Currently the hospital stocks drug E, which has been available for several years. Data for the medications is as follows:
DrugCost/DayDosing FrequencyTreatment Duration (days)A$2.50QID14B$2.25once daily14C$5.00BID7D$2.25BID7E$2 .25QID7The most appropriate choice for the hospital is:
Suggested Answer: D
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12 comments · newest first
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Earleen
11 months ago
Surprised Drug D is considered, same cost as B but less convenient.
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Lashaun
11 months ago
Wait, why is Drug C even in the running? So expensive!
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Alesia
12 months ago
Drug A's dosing frequency is a hassle, not worth it.
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Sonia
12 months ago
I think Drug E is still a solid choice, been around for a while.
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Rosalind
12 months ago
Drug B seems like the best option, cost-effective and once daily!
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Cory
1 year ago
I feel like Drug E could be a safe option since it’s already in stock, but I wonder if the newer drugs offer any advantages that we should consider.
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Howard
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the treatment duration. If all drugs have equal efficacy, does the shorter duration of Drug C make it a better choice despite the higher cost?
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Jose
1 year ago
I think we practiced a similar question where we had to balance cost and workload. Drug D has a lower cost and BID dosing, which might be better than Drug A.
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Jacinta
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of dosing frequency in class. Drug B seems appealing since it's once daily, but I’m not sure if that outweighs the cost.
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1 year ago
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