Drug Information Response Center (DIRC)

Clinical pharmacists at University at Buffalo provide timely, evidence-based responses to drug information requests, assist in the development and review of educational material for NYSMPEP, and support the distribution of pharmacotherapy information to Medicaid prescribers.

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Drug Utilization Trends

The Drug Utilization Review (DUR) team conducts clinical reviews and analysis for the New York State Department of Health DUR Board to help improve safe and cost-effective use of medications in the NYS Medicaid population.

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Retrospective Drug Utilization Review (RetroDUR)

The RetroDUR program retrospectively reviews outpatient prescription profiles in order to help optimize care for NYS Medicaid recipients.