Upholding ethical standards: the crucial role of pharmacists in drug selection, decision-making, and procurement processes / Mohd Shah Rezan Hamzah

Introducing a new drug into hospital clinical practice can certainly be overwhelming. This process is typically managed by a Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee (PTC). The PTC formulates policies regarding the evaluation, selection, monitoring, diagnosis, and therapeutic application of medications, medication-related products, and medication delivery devices [1]. Additionally, the PTC participates in performance improvement activities related to the procurement, prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring of medications [2]. Comprised of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health professionals involved in the medication use process, the PTC serves as a body that advises the medical staff and the organisation's administration on policies for the safe and effective use of drugs [3].