The Pharmaceutical Research Center (PRC) (previously named Investigational Drug Services/IDS) ensuresthe safe and ethical provision of investigational/study drugs to research subjects enrolled in clinical drugtrials within the UWCCC. It ensures that drug research protocols proceed optimally through the University ofWisconsin Hospital and Clinics' (UWHC) medication use system and in accordance with all federal, state,institutional and sponsor regulations: The services are continually refined and expanded to meet theevolving needs of the UWCCC clinical research. While the PRC program at UW/UWHC supports allinvestigators conducting clinical drug research, its relationship with the UWCCC is unique in its level ofcommitment, the breadth and depth of services provided, and expertise in handling biohazardous and genetherapy products. The PRC provides detailed protocol review and feasibility assessment within the confinesof an academic medical center. It ensures full compliance with federal, state, sponsor and institutionalrequirements through activities such as: establishment of drug handlihg/distribution/preparation/destructionprocedures; creation of investigational drug monographs for health care providers; education of health carestaff regarding protocol procedures; creation of preprinted physician orders and prescriptions; drug inventorymanagement and accountability; drug preparation and/or oversight; quality assurance audits; and protocolamendment management. It operates satellite pharmacy locations, optimizing ability to extend clinicalresearch into the community.
Showing the most recent 10 out of 1528 publications
