iRubric: RX Grading Rubric

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RX Grading Rubric

This describes the elements used to grade prescriptions submitted for this course

Rubric Code: SXWXCX2

By taklein

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Public Rubric

Subject: Pharmacy

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: Graduate

RX Assessment Rubric The stakes are high when prescribing medications.
	Needs Improvement 60 pts	Acceptable 80 pts	Superior 100 pts
RX Global Score 50 %	Needs Improvement Two minor elements or one major element missing or incorrect in prescription Example: Minor--not enough medication to last for indicated condition and inadequate instructions which would not cause patient harm if taken individually but could if evaluated together Major--Prescribing drug that is contraindicated by allergy, condition, or interaction potential	Acceptable One minor element is missing or partially correct but would not cause direct patient harm Example: Not enough medication to last for indicated condition--could be refilled or corrected by pharmacist. Too much medication leading to waste.	Superior All elements required are correct: Right drug Right dose Right indication Right instructions Right elements
Formulary 10 %	Needs Improvement Drug is not on formulary, above Tier 3, or requires pre-authorization	Acceptable Drug is on formulary, acceptable for indication, and may have minor limits or restrictions such as quantity	Superior Drug is on formulary, optimal for indication and requires no pre-authorization
Rationale 10 % Why did you choose this treatment?	Needs Improvement Drug use is not supported by standards or evidence based guidelines, is contraindicated by patient history, and/or support is unclear or omitted	Acceptable Drug choice is acceptable by consensus based guidelines and/or standards of practice	Superior Drug choice is strongly supported by at least one evidence based guideline
Patient Specific Factors 20 % Pregnancy Safety Drug interactions	Needs Improvement Patient information and counseling is inadequate and/or missing key components	Acceptable Patient information and counseling is adequate and supports conditions for use as defined.	Superior Patient information and counseling is comprehensive and supports conditions for use as defined.
Cost Effectiveness 10 %	Needs Improvement Drug selected is not cost effective and alternative is not provided	Acceptable Drug is cost effective, but better options may exist	Superior Cost for drug is clearly indicated on RX form and is optimal