Retrospective Drug Utilization Review (DUR)

Retrospective Drug Utilization Review (DUR) A. The Division of Medicaid utilizes a quality assurance program, Drug Utilization Review (DUR), to: 1. Promote patient safety by an increased review and awareness of outpatient prescribed drugs including drug appropriateness, 2. Enhance and improve the quality of pharmaceutical care and patient outcomes by encouraging optimal drug use, and 3. Educate physicians and pharmacists on appropriate, safe and effective drug therapy. B. The Division of Medicaid’s DUR Board is composed of twelve (12) participating physicians and pharmacists who are active MS Medicaid providers and in good standing with their licensing boards who meet quarterly.