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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bioavailability | The degree to which a drug or other substance becomes available to the target issue after administration |
| Biofeedback | The use of electronic monitoring of an automatic bodily function to train someone to acquire voluntary control of that function |
| Drug utilization evaluation | An authorized, structured, ongoing review of healthcare provider prescribing, pharmacist dispensing, and patient use of medication |
| MedMARx | A national internet-accessible database that hospitals and healthcare systems use to track adverse drug reactions and medication errors |
| MedWatch | A program established by the FDA for reporting drug and medical product safety alerts and label changes |
| Electronic medication administration record (E-MAR) | A computer program that automatically documents the administration of medication into certified electronic health record (EHR) systems |
| Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) | The development and management of broad and cost-efficient prescription drug benefits for a large group of patient populations |
| American Society of Health-System Pharmacists | An association that advocates for patient safety and establishes best practices to improve medication use |
| Automated dispensing system (ADS) | Electronic system used to dispense medications |
| Medication error | Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm |