How frequently must institutional drug orders be reviewed by a consultant pharmacy?

Institutional drug orders must be reviewed by a consultant pharmacy on a monthly basis. This requirement is in place to ensure that the medication practices within the institution are safe, effective, and compliant with current regulations. Monthly reviews enable the consultant pharmacist to assess patient therapy, make necessary medication adjustments, and ensure that protocols are followed regarding drug administration, storage, and dispensing.

Conducting these reviews more frequently, such as daily or weekly, may not be required or practical for every institution and may not provide significant benefits over a monthly schedule, which is sufficient for monitoring and quality assurance. An annual review would not be adequate to identify and rectify potential issues with medication management in a timely manner, thus jeopardizing patient safety and care quality.