Original Article
Drug Utilization Study in Ophthalmology Out‑patient Department of a Medical College in India
Author(s):
Banerjee I*, Bhadury T, Sengupta T and Roy D
Background: Drug utilization studies provide a pharmacoeconomic basis for making evidenceâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?based healthâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?care decisions. In ophthalmology practice, rational prescribing plays a crucial role in reducing the ocular disease burden. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the drug utilization pattern in ophthalmology outâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?patient department (OPD) of a Medical College in India. Subjects and Methods: A prospective, crossâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?sectional study was conducted for a period of 2 months. The prescriptions for all consecutive patients attending the OPD for the first time (first time encounter) were included and audited using a preâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?designed form to record information from the OPD prescription cards of each patient. Data analysis was carried out using the descriptive statistical methods: Frequencies, perce.. Read More»
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