Term: Step-Up Approach

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-11-24

Definition:

The step-up approach follows the principle of applying the minimum pharmacological force necessary to achieve a stated therapeutic objective. The step-up approach is in contrast to the Step-Down Approach.

Related concepts 

• Drug Classification Systems

Related terms 

• First-Line Therapy
• Step-Down Approach
• Therapeutic Interchange Policy

References 

• Metge C, Kozyrskyj A, Dahl M, Yogendran M, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Focussing on Appropriate Utilization. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Morgan SG, Kozyrskyj A, Metge C, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Therapeutic interchange and pricing policies. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)