RATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICINES-A STUDY OF INDOOR PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Muhammad Munir BaBar
  • Abdul Rashid
  • Shah nawaz
  • Muhammad Jan
  • Muhammad Munir
  • Zia Haider

Abstract

Background: A study was conducted at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad. a tertiary hospital, to know whether
drugs are prescribed rationally Keeping in mind indications, interactions, contraindications, proper dosage and
economy of the patient. Methods: The stud was a descriptive case study Records id 200 patients admitted in various
units of the hospital were analysed by a panel of pharmacologists and conclusions drawn. Results: It was found that
only 52% of patients receive prescriptions that v\ere rationale in all aspects. Where as in rest of the patients the
rationale could be challenged. Conclusion: This study stresses the need for more concentrated and dedicated effort
towards prescription of medicines.

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BaBar, M. M., Rashid, A., nawaz, S., Jan, M., Munir, M., & Haider, Z. (2001). RATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICINES-A STUDY OF INDOOR PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 13(2), 17–18. Retrieved from https://jamc.ayubmed.edu.pk/index.php/jamc/article/view/4848

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2001): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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