Muhammad Munir Babar, Abdul Rashid, Shahnawaz, Muhammad Jan, Muhammad Munir, Zia Haider.
Rational Prescription of Medicines - A Study of Indoor Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital
J Ayub Med Coll Abottabad Apr - Jun 2001;13(2):17-8.
Pharmacology Department, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

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 study was a descriptive case study. Records of 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 were 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.

Category: Community Medicine
Keywords: Rational Prescription.

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