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Hospital consultants--an influence on G.P. prescribing? A pilot study

B Strickland-Hodge, M H Jepson

    Journal of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    General practitioners (GPs) prescribed 36 rheumatology drug preparations. Consultant rheumatologists showed little significant influence on GP prescribing patterns, though further study is warranted.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • General Practice
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • National Health Service (NHS) prescriptions are crucial for patient care.
    • Understanding general medical practitioner (GP) prescribing habits in rheumatology is important for effective treatment strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze rheumatology drug prescribing patterns among GPs.
    • To compare GP prescribing with that of consultant rheumatologists.
    • To assess the influence of consultant rheumatologists on GP prescribing.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 10,000 NHS prescriptions for rheumatology drugs.
    • Involved 300 general medical practitioners within a defined geographical area.
    • Comparison with prescriptions from three consultant rheumatologists.

    Main Results:

    • Thirty-six different rheumatology drug preparations were identified in GP prescriptions.
    • Correlation coefficients did not show significant influence (p<0.05) of consultant rheumatologists on GP prescribing.
    • Prescribing patterns between GPs and consultants showed notable differences warranting further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Consultant rheumatologists appear to have minimal direct impact on the prescribing choices of local GPs for rheumatology medications.
    • Observed prescribing variations suggest potential areas for educational initiatives or guideline development.
    • Further research is recommended to explore the factors influencing GP prescribing in rheumatology.

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