Forensic Analysis in Drug Litigation Finds Most Errors Occur with Commonly Used Therapies and Practices

In previous columns, we have explored various ways in which the historical basis for pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committees’ accreditation requirements and litigation matters have driven the need for sound P&T committees within health care entities. The importance of rational drug-use policy was covered in this column in 20172 and the topic has gained additional exposure as a result of recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) initiatives. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb accelerated… (full article)