The Therapeutic Policy Management Division is comprised of two services, Drug Information and Investigational Drugs.
Drug Information ServiceThe Drug Information Service provides medication and related information to members of the medical staff, pharmacy staff and other health professionals. The Drug Information service also staffs the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee providing information on all aspects of the medication.
Investigational Drug Service
The Investigational Drug Service supports the research efforts of UAB Hospital via providing proper storage and distribution of investigational drugs prescribed for inpatients at UAB Hospital. This Service provides assistance with outpatient protocols involving selected UAB Health System clinics. The Investigational Drug pharmacist can assist the investigator(s) in planning and executing clinical trials using investigational drugs. This includes assisting in the randomization and blinding process and ensuring proper subject enrollment.