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Drug utilization studies in internal medicine.

R Uppal, A Singh, P L Sharma

    International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Therapy, and Toxicology
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    This study appraised prescribing trends in internal medicine outpatients and inpatients at Nehru Hospital. While generally good, some areas for improvement in drug prescription practices were identified.

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    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Pharmacology
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Understanding prescribing patterns is crucial for optimizing patient care and resource allocation.
    • The Department of Internal Medicine at Nehru Hospital serves a diverse patient population, necessitating an evaluation of its therapeutic practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct an appraisal of prescribing trends among outpatients and inpatients within the Department of Internal Medicine.
    • To identify adherence to scientific therapeutics and pinpoint any existing lacunae in drug prescription.

    Main Methods:

    • Prescriptions from 162 outpatients and 78 inpatients were audited.
    • Audited parameters included total drugs prescribed, proprietary vs. nonproprietary drug use, drug choice, dosage, dosage form, interval, and duration.

    Main Results:

    • Overall good standards of scientific therapeutics were observed in the audited prescriptions.
    • Specific areas requiring attention and discussion were identified within the prescribing practices.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides insights into the prescribing habits within a tertiary care internal medicine department.
    • While generally effective, the findings suggest opportunities for refining drug prescription protocols to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

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