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Research Pharmacy

Engage the Investigational Drug Service to reestablish guidelines for the storage and dispensing of investigational medicinal products. The OCR establishes the process to involve the IDS early at study feasibility for storing and dispensing sponsor supplied drugs.  Ids [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (Ids[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

Location

The Research Pharmacy is a licensed pharmacy that dispenses medications used in inpatient and ambulatory clinical trials performed by investigators at The George Washington University.

Investigational Drug Service at The George Washington University
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA)
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 6A-404

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Phone: 202-741-3624

Fax: 202-741-3621

Email: ids [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (ids[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu) (preferred method of contact)

Overview of Services Provided

In addition to drug preparation and dispensing for outpatient and inpatient areas, the IDS team can provide an array of services including:

  • Comprehensive clinical review of all medication orders by a Clinical Pharmacist
  • Monitoring parameters
  • Dose adjustments and dose calculations
  • Drug interaction checking
  • Provision of drug information to patients and healthcare team Assistance with clinical trial development
  • Assist with protocol development (for investigator-initiated studies)
  • Protocol review for feasibility
  • Development of a pharmacy budget and invoice
  • Review of EPIC/Beacon order sets
  • Development of a randomization tool
  • Development of a matching placebo
  • Study drug accountability Drug and supply procurement, as needed 
  • Participation in Initial, Follow-Up and Close-Out sponsor visits 
  • Maintenance of blinding for blinded studies 
  • Record keeping and retention 
  • Quality assurance monitoring.