Acadiana Market P&T - 2024

LOHH, LOWC, LOLR

December

 

October

 

August

 

June

 

April

Burn Fluid Order Set was updated at MEC and taken to local P&T.

Policy PCS-378: Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition was reviewed and discussed 

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • Antidiarrheal agents 
  • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors 
  • GLP-1 receptor agonists  
  • Bile acid sequestrants 
  • Scabicides/pediculicides 
  • Barbiturates: updated to include pentobarbital 
  • Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors 
    • Vemlidy (tenofovir/alafenamide) added for Hep B patients 
  • Alpha-adrenergic blocking agents: 
    •  Prazosin with restriction to use by psych in PTSD & nightmares 
  • Protease Inhibitors: Keletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) oral solution will be restricted to peds 
  • Anticonvulsants Succinimide:  Ethosuximide oral suspension will be restricted to peds. 
  • Botulinum Toxins (92:92) 
  • Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitors (48:92) 
  • Asthma Biologics (48:10.20, 48:92) 
  • Neuraminidase Inhibitors (8:18.28, 8:18.92) 
  • Complement Inhibitors: 
    • Angioedema Treatment (92:32) 
    • Complement Inhibitors, C5 and C3 (92:21.08) 

Formulary Appeal Request: none

Formulary Addition Request: none

Consent Agenda (previously reviewed):

  • Antihemorrhagic Agents: Andexxa 
  • Praxbind (20:28.92) 
  • Loop Diuretics (24:08.24.08) 
  • Thiazide Diuretics (24:08.24.20) 
  • Diuretics, misc (24:08.24.92) 
  • Calcium Channel Blockers 
  • Non-Dihydropyridine (24:28.92) 
  • Calcium Channel Blockers, DHP (24:28.08) 
  • Benzodiazepines (28:12:08) 
  • Alpha-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (24:08.4) 
  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors (92:08) 
  • Antivirals, topical (84:04.06) 
  • Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) (8:18.08) 
  • Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) (8:18.08) 
  • Protease Inhibitors (PIs) (8:18.08) 
  • Integrase Inhibitors (8:18.08) 
  • Entry Inhibitors (8:18.08) 
  • Fixed-dose Combinations (8:18.08) 
  • Anticonvulsants Pyrrolidine (28:12.92) 
  • Anticonvulsants Succinimide (28:12.20) 
  • Anticonvulsants Valproates (28:12.92) 
  • Anticonvulsants Misc 2 (28:12.92) 
  • Anticonvulsants Misc 3 (28:12.92) 
  • Angiotensin II (Giapreza) 
  • Remdesivir (Veklury) 
  • Rolvedon:  restricted to outpatient use only 
  • Surfactants (simethicone)  
  • Ophthalmic Agents: NSAIDS 
  • Ophthalmic Agents:  Mast Cell Stabilizers 
  • Ophthalmic Agents:  Beta Blockers  
  • Ophthalmic Agents:  Prostaglandins 
  • Ophthalmic Agents:  Alpha2 Agonists 
  • Ophthalmic Agents: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors  
  • Ophthalmic Agents: Combo Products 
  • Hemostatic: Factor VII (20:28.16)  
  • Hemostatic: Factor VIII (20:28.16) 
  • Hemostatic: Factor IX (20:28.16)  
  • Hemostatic: von Willebrand Factor (20:28.16)  
  • Beta Blockers (24:24)  
  • Intranasal Steroids (52:08.08)  
  • Inhaled Corticosteroids (68:04)  
  • Selective Beta-2-Adrenergic Agonists (48:12.04.12) 
  • Anticholinergic Agents (48:12.08)  

 

Therapeutic Interchange (Automatic) Proposals:

Kcentra to Balfaxar Conversion:  will proceed in EPIC on April 2nd, 2024 

Biosimilar Interchanges (Inpatient):   

  • Avastin Interchange (to Zirabev) 
  • Herceptin Interchange (to Ogivri) 
  • Neulasta Interchange (to Fulphila) 
  • Neupogen Interchange (to Granix) 
  • Remicade Interchange (to Renflexis) 
  • Rituxan Interchange (to Ruxience) 

 

Protocol Review: none

Antimicrobial Stewardship: CRRT/SLED Antimicrobial Dosing Guidelines

February

The following was clarified: Infliximab-abda (Renflexis) will be the formulary product for inpatient use if needed . Truxima will be used instead of Rituxan.

 

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • 4 Factor PCC
    • Balfaxar will be formulary, replacing KCentra
  • Aromatase Inhibitors
  • Estrogen Receptor Antagonists
  • Antigonadotropins
  • Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists
    • Lupron Depot available via the non-formulary process for patients with Prostate Cancer with spinal metastasis 
  • Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists, Other
  • CGRP antagonists

 

Formulary Appeal Request:

Trihexphenidyl Liquid was approved for use in pediatrics.

 

Formulary Request:

Cefiderocol (Fetroja):  was presented and approved for the use in Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms with the restriction to ordering by

1. Infectious Disease Providers only

2. Critical Care providers if a facility does not have an ID provider.

 

Consent Agenda (previously reviewed):

  • Anticonvulsants Hydantoin (28:12.12) 
  • Anticonvulsants Barbiturates (28:12.04) 
  • Anticonvulsants Dibenazapine (28:12.92) 
  • Anticonvulsants GABA (28:12.92) 
  • Anticonvulsants Misc 1 (28:12.92) 
  • Antiparkinsons agents MOAB inhibitors (28:36.32) 
  • Antiparkinsons agents Misc (28:92) and  (28:36.08) 
  • Antiparkinsons agents COMT inhibitors (28:36.12) 
  • Antiparkinsons agents Dopamine agonists (28:36.04) and (28:36.20.08) 
  • Ophthalmic Antimicrobials, fluoroquinolones (52:04.04) 
  • Bone Resorption Inhibitors (92:24) 
  • P2Y12 Inhibitors (20:12.18) 
  • Calcitonin 
  • ACE-Inhibitors (24:32.04) 
  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists (24:32.08) 
  • HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitors (24:06.06) 
  • Proton-Pump Inhibitors (56:28.36) 
  • 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists (56:22.20) 
  • Gleolan 

 

Therapeutic Interchange (Automatic) Proposals:

  • Topical Antifungals
  • Moduretic to Dyazide

 

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Antibiotic usage was presented for LOLR, LOHH, and LOWC campuses.

 

Acadiana Market P&T - 2023

LOHH, LOWC, LOLR

December

Offsite meeting accessible here: Acadiana P&T 2023

October

Crash Cart Proposal: Update Adult Code Cart Medication list. Remove products due to low use/cost and add products actively used.

Removal Recommendations Addition Recommendations
Dobutamine Premixed 800mg bags Amiodarone 360mg Premixed Drip
Lidocaine Premixed 2g bags Norepinephrine Premixed 8mg/250mL Drip
Betadine 10% 4oz bottles  
Cetacaine Topical Spray  
Digoxin 0.5mg Injection  
Methylprednisolone 1g vial  
Verapamil 5mg injection  
Lidocaine Jelly 2%  

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • Vaccines, pneumococcal
  • Vaccines, RSV
  • Antimalarial agents, oral combinations
  • Androgens, Part 1 & 2
  • Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
  • Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, Part 1 & 2
  • Dantrolene
  • MR Contrast

Formulary Appeal Request:
Cangrelor (Kengreal) - added back for formulary but restricted to

  1. Use in patients not preloaded with PO antiplatelet prior to arriving to Cath Lab
  2. Use in patients experiencing cardiac arrest and cannot swallow PO antiplatelet
  3. As a bridge in patients anticipated to undergo cardiac surgery (off-label use)

Formulary Addition Requests

  • Rimegepant (Nurtec): calcitonin gene-related peptide indicated for migraine prevention and treatment of acute mod-severe migraine in adults; approved only if triptans are contraindicated, ineffective, or poorly tolerated.
  • Human stool suspension (Rebyota): indicated for prevention of recurrence of C. difficile infection in adults following antibiotic treatment for recurrent infection. Formulary restricted to outpatient use only.
  • Naltrexone ER Injection (Vivitrol): indicated for mod-severe alcohol use disorder and mild-severe opioid use disorder. Formulary restricted to outpatient use only.
  • Recombinant RSV Vaccine: active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in persons >60 years of age; also indicated for pregnant individuals at 32-36 weeks GA to prevent LRTD caused by RSV in infants from birth through 6 months of age. Formulary restricted to outpatient use only.

Consent Agenda (previously reviewed):

  • Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Immunosuppressant Agents; mTOR Kinase Inhibitors
  • Immunosuppressant Agents
  • Antiemetic; Histamine H1 Antagonist, First Generation, Piperazine Derivate
  • Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor
  • Coumarin Derivatives
  • Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOAC)
  • Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
  • Heparins, LMWH
  • Oncology Subcommittee Recommendations (Outpatient Only)
    • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine)
    • Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly)
    • Imjudo (tremelimumab-actl)
    • Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin)
    • Tivdak (tisotumab vedotin-tftv)
    • Elzonris (tagraxofusp-erzs)
    • Margenza (margetuximab-cmkb)
    • Opdualag (nivolumab and relatlimab)
    • Rybrevant (amivantamab-vmjw)
    • Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl)

Therapeutic Interchange (Automatic) Proposals:

  • Galantamine ER
  • Memantine ER
  • Second Generation Antihistamines, Adults
  • Second Generation Antihistamines with Pseudoephedrine, Adults
  • Second Generation Antihistamines, Pediatrics
  • Topical Azoles
  • Intranasal Corticosteroids

Antimicrobial Stewardship
Adult Aminoglycoside Policy and Dosing Guidelines for FMOLHS has been revised August 2023. Healthstream education in development. Full guidelines included in packet.

Fidaxomicin (Dificid)- expanded formulary restriction to include GI in addition to ID

August

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • Alcohol withdrawal and management
  • Potassium Replacements, oral
  • Potassium Replacements, parenteral
  • Vitamin D analogs
  • Vitamins
  • RhoD immune globulin
  • Rabies immune globulin
  • Estrogens, parts 1-3

Formulary Addition Requests

  • Beyfortus (Nirsevimab)- RSV Monoclonal Antibody to be reviewed at next system P&T meeting; not yet approved

Consent Agenda (previously reviewed):

  • Tacrolimus formulations
  • Thyroid agents
  • Overactive bladder agents
  • Overactive bladder agents, misc.
  • 1st generation antihistamines
  • 2nd generation antihistamines
    • Formulary language clarification: loratidine formulary for adults, cetirizine formulary for pediatrics
  • Sulfonylureas
  • Biguanides
  • Thiazolidinediones
  • DDP-4 Inhibitors
  • Insulins
  • Opiate agonists
  • Opiate partial agonists
  • NSAIDs
  • Analgesics/antipyretics, misc.
  • Antivenin

Therapeutic Interchange (Automatic) Proposals:

  • Renal Vitamins
  • Seroquel XR
  • Estrogens
  • Famvir
  • Probiotics

June

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • Magnesium replacement agents
  • Iron replacement agents
  • Phosphate binders
  • SSRIs
  • SNRIs

Formulary Addition Requests

  • Minocycline PO added to formulary as a PO option (IV options are eravacycline or tigecycline for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii). 
  • Santyl formulary restricted to inpatient burns and outpatient wound care
  • Formulary language clarification
    • Bisphosphonates- Pamidronate & Zoledronic Acid (Zometa) will be formulary. Zoledronic Acid (Reclast), Ibandronate (Boniva), and Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva) will be formulary restricted to outpatient infusion centers. Alendronate and Risedronate will be non-formulary. 
    • SGLT2 inhibitors- Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) will be formulary restricted to non-diabetic indications. Canagliflozin (Invokana), Empagliflozin (Jardiance), and Ertugliflozin (Steglatro) will be non-formulary.

Consent Agenda (previously reviewed):

  • Vaxneuvance (Email vote with majority approval)
  • PAMORA: GI drugs, misc
  • Somatostatin anaologs
  • Surfactants
  • Selective serotonin agents
  • Fibric Acid derivatives
  • IV iron
  • Cephalosporins
  • Penicillins
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Flouroquinolones
  • Carbapenems
  • Monobactam
  • 5-ASA derivatives
  • Prostacyclin
  • Potassium removing agents
  • Anti-MRSA antibiotics
  • Tetracyclines
  • Sulfonamides
  • Lincosamide
  • Macrolides
  • Nitroimidazole

Therapeutic Interchange (Automatic) Proposals:

  • HIV combination products
  • HMGCo-A reductase inhibitors
  • Phosphate Binders
  • Opthalmic glaucoma agents (previously reviewed; updated with apraclonidine)
  • Opthalmic NSAIDs
  • Opthalmic Corticosteroids
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Hypnotics/sedative sleep agents for ages 18-65
  • Hypnotics/sedative sleep agents for ages >65 (Of note, providers will be given a choice of melatonin and trazodone as alternatives as well)
  • Tramadol and tramadol combinations
  • Sulfonylurea Hypoglycemics

Protocol Review - in process

1. IV to PO protocol
2. IV to PO equivalents

Antimicrobial Stewardship
Epic Antimicrobial Best Practice Advisory use is low: updates to come.
FMOLHS ASP Stewardship Initiative includes an antibiotic graded challenge, which is different from antibiotic desensitization. Providers can contact the pharmacist to order the panel.

April

The Therapeutic Marijuana Policy was updated.

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • anticonvulsants categories: misc 2, misc 3, pyrrolidine, succinamide, and valproates
  • Cabenuva (for Outpatient Use; see HIV spreadsheet/monograph)
  • HIV SDR INSTI+ 2 NRTIs
  • HIV SDR NNRTI + 2 NRTIs
  • SDR HIV other
  • simethicone
  • opthalmic categories: beta blockers, prostaglandins, alpha-2 agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, glaucoma combinations, mast cell stabilizers, NSAIDs

Formulary Addition Requests

  • Monoferric- granted formulary status, restricted to outpatient
  • Giapreza- removed from formulary
  • Remdesivir- removed from formulary
  • Cabenuva- restricted to outpatient
  • granisetron (appeal): approved, restricted to pediatrics
  • clonazepam ODT (appeal): approved, restricted to pediatric patients <50kg
  • Effient (appeal): approved

Consent Agenda (previously reviewed)

  • Andexxa
  • Praxbind
  • KCentra
  • loop diuretics
  • thiazide diuretics
  • misc diuretics
  • CCB non-DHP
  • CCB-DHP
  • benzodiazepines
  • alpha blockers
  • 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
  • antivirals/topical
  • hemostatics: Factors VII, IX, vWB
  • beta blockers
  • respiratory tract agents
  • intranasal steroids
  • inhaled corticosteroids
  • adrenergic agents
  • selective beta-2 adrenergic agonists
  • anticholinergic agents

Antimicrobial Stewardship
Ceftriaxone 1gram default order button has been removed (for adults).
Epic Best Practice Advisory now live for all patients; will flag on patients with 48 hours of antibiotic use. Provider can acknowledge and give a reason with option buttons. 

February

Crash Cart Proposal: Vasopressin will be removed due to waste of high cost medication

Emergency Contraception - ACT No. 513, active 1/1/23 - approved by FMOLHS ethics. It requires a negative pregnancy test for administration for patients subjected to sexual assault only. It is stocked in Pyxis on all three Acadiana campuses.

Renal Dosing Protocol (Renal Dosing - All Meds)
Renal Dosing Protocol, antimicrobials (Renal Dosing - Antimicrobial)

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • Anti-Parkinsons agents
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Opthalmic antimicrobials, fluoroquinolones (updated)

Formulary Addition Requests

  • Gleolan: approved, not stocked
  • Omeprazole (appeal): approved, restricted for use in compounding oral suspension for neonates and shortages in pediatrics
  • Indigo Carmine - not available
    • Bludigo (indigotindisulfonate sodium) - recommended replacement; not to be used with severe renal insufficiency

Consent Agenda (previously reviewed)

  • Adult vaccines
  • Opthalmic steroids
  • Opthalmic antibiotics
  • Opthalmic antihistamines
  • PDE5 Inhibitors
  • Bone resportion inhibitors
  • P2Y12 inhibitors
  • Calcitonin
  • ACE-Is
  • ARBs
  • HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors
  • Proton pump inhibitors
  • 5HT3 inhibitors

Antimicrobial Stewardship 
Joint Commission/CMS requirements that hospitals implement at least two evidence-based guidelines at minimum. Market will evaluation CAP, HAP/VAP, and UTI. Market will also assess antibiotic selection and days of therapy.

 

Acadiana Market P&T - 2022

LOHH, LOWC, LOLR

December

The pharmacy dose rounding protocol is live for certain anti-infectives in the adult population.

ACC Campus: RSI kits will no longer contain Amiodarone. It will be in code cart.

The Mediport Flushing Process was approved by different nursing committees and presented at P&T for approval while heparin is on shortage.

Ceftazidime will be changed to cefepime for adults only.

Ceftazidime (ordered dose) Cefepime (interchange)
1g Q8H 2g Q12H
2g Q12H
2g Q8H 2g Q8H

The following drug classes were reviewed:

  • melatonin antagonist/interchange 
  • meningococcal vaccine
  • non-barbiturate hypnotics/interchange
  • CNS stimulants/interchange
  • CNS stimulants (amphetamines)
  • CNS stimulants (methylphenidate)
  • antivirals
  • antiarrythmics

Formulary Additions:

  • Leqvio (inclisiran) restricted to outpatient infusion clinic)
  • Xopenex (levalbuterol) restricted to neonates and shortages in pediatrics
  • sufentanil added with no restrictions

Consent Agendas (previously reviewed):

  • amphotericin B
  • thyroid agents
  • IIb/IIIa inhibitors
  • thrombolytics
  • antidepressants
  • neuromuscular blocking agents (non-depolarizing)
  • hepatitis immune globulin
  • antipsychotics (LA injections, PO, and atypical)

 


Pharmacy Phone Numbers
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
225-765-4434
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
225-374-1380
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital
225-647-5057
Our Lady of the Lake Assumption Community Hospital
985-369-4290
Our Lady of Angels Hospital
985-730-6789
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
337-470-2866
Our Lady of Lourdes Women and Children’s
337-470-5070
Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital
337-470-1080
St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital
601-200-6000
St. Francis Medical Center
318-966-3461