Rational Drug Use: Dentists Case

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (64) ◽  
pp. 2732-2739
Author(s):  
Fadime ÇINAR
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Rational Drug Use ◽  
Rational Drug

scholarly journals Prescribing patterns and perceptions of health care professionals about rational drug use in a specialist hospital clinic.

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses A. Ojo ◽  
Cecilia I. Igwilo ◽  
Thomas Emedoh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Prescribing Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rational Drug Use ◽  
Prescription Practices ◽  
Rational Drug ◽  
Generic Prescribing ◽  
Psychiatric Facilities

Irrational drug use is associated with adverse consequences including drug resistance and avoidable adverse drug reactions. Studies of rational drug use in psychiatric facilities are scanty. This study evaluated prescription practices and perception of health care professionals regarding causes of irrational drug use. A retrospective study conducted at the outpatient clinic of Federal Neuro- psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos. Data on drug use indicators were analyzed. A cross-sectional assessment of perception of prescribers and dispensers regarding rational drug use was conducted. A total of 600 prescriptions were analyzed. Mean number of drugs per encounter was 3.5 and percentage generic prescribed was 58.5%. Poly-pharmacy (P=0.024, 95% CI=1.082-1.315) and non-generic prescribing (P=0.032, 95% CI=1.495-1.821) were significantly associated with young prescribers. Factors associated with irrational drug use include demand from patients, patients’ beliefs about injection drugs and influence of pharmaceutical sale representatives. Certain aspect of prescribers indicators are still poor in the hospital studied. Health care professionals identified possible associated factors for irrational drug use. Concerted efforts are required to ensure rational drug use especially in psychiatric facilities in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Medication Review for Hospitalized Pediatric Patient: Clinical Pharmacist Interventions

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 218-224
Author(s):  
Merve Nur Işık ◽  
Nazan Dalgıç ◽  
Betül Okuyan ◽  
Zeynep Yıldız Yıldırmak ◽  
Mesut Sancar
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Clinical Pharmacist ◽  
Medication Review ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Potential Drug ◽  
Drug Related Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rational Drug Use ◽  
Rational Drug

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical pharmacist-led medication review service for hospitalized pediatric patients. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out between November 2017-April 2018 in an education and research hospital in Istanbul. Clinical pharmacist-led medication review was conducted by using Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) Classification V8.02 in hospitalized pediatric at general pediatric service. Potential drug-related problems (DRPs) were identified and classified. These DRPs were presented the physicians and the percentage of accepted recommendations by the physician were recorded. Results: Among forty-three patients (21 male and 22 female), the median age of them was calculated as 6 (3-36) months. Of them, 25.58% had 16 DRPs. The most common DRPs were associated with potential drug-drug interactions (n= 9); and dose selection (n= 5), which represented 56.25% and 31.25% of drug-related problems, respectively. It was observed that 63% of these problems were occurred during selection of drugs (at prescription level) according to PCNE classification. Of the clinical pharmacist’s recommendations regarding these DRPs, 87.5% were accepted by the physician. Conclusion: To optimize rational drug use, numerous studies related with clinical pharmacist-led medication review by using PCNE classification were present in adult patients; however, there was no sufficient studies conducted in pediatric patients. Clinical pharmacists have an important role in the classification of DRPs and to provide rational drug use in pediatric patients.

scholarly journals Investigation and Analysis of Rational Drug Use of Residents in Changshou District of Chongqing, China

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangxia Yu ◽  
Yongtong Fan ◽  
Ruizhu Wu ◽  
Huanhuan Ji
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Common Cold ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Antibacterial Drugs ◽  
Rational Drug Use ◽  
Correct Usage ◽  
Rational Drug ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Objective: To acquire information about residents of Changshou District's knowledge levels and their behaviors of drug use, so that implementation strategies of rational drug use can be formulated accordingly to promote and spread health education of rational drug use.  Methods:  Online and offline surveys were randomly conducted about rational drug use conditions of residents in Changshou District by questionnaires. Online questionnaires were sent to residents of Changshou District by Wenjuanxing, an professional platform used for surveys. Offline questionnaires were mainly distributed to residents of communities in Changshou District. All the online and offline statistics were analyzed and counted. Results: Three hundred and nine (309) questionnaires were distributed (176 online questionnaires and 133 paper questionnaires), and the effective recovery rate was 75.4%. According to investigation and survey, conditions of resident’s rational drug use were optimistic. Only 8.15% residents who participated in the survey (or research subjects) took paracetamol tablets and vitamin C Yinqiao tablets (also known as VC Honeysuckle Pills) at the same time when they had a cold or fever. Among 8.15% residents, 5.15% frequently took paracetamol, caffeine and aspirin powder (also known as headache powder); 80.26%, checked expiration date of drugs before taking medicine; more than 50%, knew that drinking after taking medicines such as cephalosporin is prohibited. Common irrational problems caused by drug use were as follows: 40% research subjects took dietary supplements as drugs, and 28% of them failed to know the correct usage and dosage of drugs. Proportion of drugs that were taken with irrational usage and dosage were antibiotics (64%), antibacterial (52%), drugs for patients with diabetes mellitus (36%), drugs for patients with hyperlipidemia , hypertension and hyperglycemia (32%), vitamins (24%), drugs for treatment of common cold and cough(20%) and others. Conclusion: Publicity of rational drug use should not be restricted to specific population, and knowledge of safe drug use is supposed to be actively popularized. Contents of rational drug use are as follows: Guide the public to correctly understand the functions of vitamins and dietary supplements strengthen publicity of rational use of drugs such as antibiotics, antibacterial drugs, drugs for chronic diseases, cold and cough, etc. Focus should be given on usage and dosage of drugs, use of antibacterial drugs, and repeated and excessive use of drugs caused by joint use of drugs with same ingredients of OTC drugs for treatment of common cold and cough.

Rational and Irrational Drug Use: Factors, Impacts and Strategies to Combat Irrational Drug Use: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-17
Author(s):  
Zahra Hassan AL Qamariat ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Health System ◽  
Essential Medicines ◽  
World Health ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Rational Drug Use ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Rational Drug ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Misuse of drugs is a serious health problem all around the world. Rational drug use can be characterized as follows: patients receive drugs that meet their clinical needs, at doses that meet their requirements, promptly and at the lowest cost to themselves and their region. Drug abuse, polypharmacy, and misuse are the most prominent drug use problems today. Misuse of drugs can occur for a variety of reasons at different levels, including recommended mistakes and over-the- counter medications. Inappropriate use of income can lead to real negative benefits and financial results. There are many irrational drug mixtures available. Appropriate rational use of medicines will increase personal satisfaction and lead to better local health services. A list of essential medicines recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) can assist the countries around the globe in rationalizing the distribution and purchasing of medicines, thus decreasing the costs to healthcare systems. Irrational drug use has been a subject of concern for years as it affects the health system and patients badly. Irrational use of drugs can result from several factors such as patient, prescriber, dispenser, health system, supply system, or regulations. Thus, diverse strategies have been used to promote rational drug use and also to tackle irrational use. Thereby the concept of rational and irrational drug use and factors that lead to either result should be identified and monitored.

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