Generic substitution of Levetiracetam in a hospital pharmacy: preliminary pilot results
Abstract number :
2.226
Submission category :
7. Antiepileptic Drugs / 7F. Other
Year :
2016
Submission ID :
195397
Source :
www.aesnet.org
Presentation date :
12/4/2016 12:00:00 AM
Published date :
Nov 21, 2016, 18:00 PM
Authors :
Maria Moran, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Jennifer Simmonds, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Julie Lane, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Sumeet Singhal, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; and William P. Whitehou
Methods: Letters explaining the plan were sent to all the hospital consultants, and a leaflet comprising patient information and a 28 day seizure diary was prepared and distributed with all Levetiracetam prescriptions dispensed form the hospital pharmacy. Patients collecting Levetiracetam supplies were subsequently contacted by telephone and asked about the generic substitution, and whether there were any adverse effects or changes in seizure pattern, using a brief structured questionnaire. Simple descriptive statistics were used. Funding: There was no specific funding for this project.
Antiepileptic Drugs