Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
D
- Drug Utilisation ReviewDrug Utilization Review
- A structured process evaluating prescribing and medication use patterns to identify inappropriate prescribing, interactions, or non-adherence, prospectively or retrospectively.
I
- Intention-to-Treat Population
- The complete set of trial participants analysed by their original random assignment, regardless of protocol deviations or non-adherence.
M
- Medication Therapy Management
- A pharmacist-provided structured service reviewing a patient's complete medication regimen to identify and address problems such as interactions or non-adherence.
N
- Non-Adherence
- A patient's failure to take a prescribed medication or follow a regimen as directed, whether unintentional, such as forgetting, or intentional.