Publications & Recognition
Data is collected on many of the clinical initiatives that the pharmacy department pursues to prove how well our patients respond. This data has been presented at national meetings and has garnered both national and international acclaim. This research has also been published in peer-reviewed medical journals. The research the pharmacy department participates in allows the department to not only be a thought leader but also ensures that the department is well-informed of the newest literature. Therefore, the medicine and clinical pharmacy practiced at The Medical Center of Plano is cutting-edge and in accordance with all the latest medical literature.
Recent Publications & Recognition
- The Merrem study evaluated using a powerful antibiotic more effectively in an effort to attain better efficacy and decrease drug exposure for the patient.
- The Zosyn study evaluated the more effective use of a commonly used antibiotic in an effort to optimize its anti-infective properties.
- Research on the commonly used anticoagulant, warfarin, conducted by The Medical Center of Plano Pharmacy Department recently won the "Best Poster in the Clinical Category" at the Texas Health System Pharmacists Meeting in Austin.
- The sepsis program at The Medical Center of Plano won the 2009 American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) Best Practice Award. This is a national award and only 6 programs were awarded in the entire country.
- The Tight Glycemic Control study evaluated the efficiency of our tight blood sugar control algorithm versus the traditional sliding scales to reduce high blood sugar in hospitalized patients.