IRRATIONAL DRUG USE PATTERN IN HOSPITALS. A WARNING FOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Author(s)

Umer Jan S
University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

OBJECTIVES: To asses and obtain data on the proper use of drugs and present irrational drug use pattern by medical practitioners that weather the patients receive the medicines, weather these are appropriate for their clinical needs, in proper doses, for appropriate periods of time, weather cost effective and were dispensed properly. METHODS: This study was designed to asses’ irrational drug use pattern which is a great concern of the entire world and WHO in general and in our country in particular. For this study we used the WHO indicators utilizing the services of trainee Pharmacists in two major city Hospitals. This study was conducted from April, 15th

Conference/Value in Health Info

2015-05, ISPOR 2015, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Value in Health, Vol. 18, No. 3 (May 2015)

Code

PHP172

Topic

Health Policy & Regulatory

Topic Subcategory

Approval & Labeling

Disease

Multiple Diseases

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