Recent animal studies indicate that certain carotenoids with. antioxidant capacities, but without vitamin A activity, can enhance many aspects of. immune functions, can act directly as antimutagens and anticarcinogens, can protect. against radiation damage, and can block the damaging effects of photosensitizers.
The medications and related products listed on a formulary are determined by a pharmacy and. therapeutics (P&T) committee or an equivalent entity. P&T committees are comprised of. primary care and specialty physicians, pharmacists and other professionals in the health care. field.
Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P & T) and Formulary Committees to provide. physicians and pharmacists with a method to evaluate the safety, efficacy and. cost-effectiveness of commercially available drug products. A structured approach. to the drug selection process is essential in ensuring continuing patient access to. rational drug therapies. The ultimate goal of the Formulary is to provide a process. and framework to support the dynamic evolution of this document to guide.