Assessment of Prescriptions in the Endocrinology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan Using World Health Organization Guidelines
Joint Authors
Khan, Majid
Ullah, Rahmat
Khan, Asaf
ur-Rahman, Najm
Khan, Sadaqat
Riaz, Muhammad
Source
Advances in Preventive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
It is essential to follow World Health Organization drug prescribing indicators to ensure rational prescribing in every health care setting.
Objective.
To evaluate the prescriptions in the endocrinology department, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), recommended Ghana guidelines for diabetes management and rational therapy.
Methods.
Concurrent and retrospective study design was used.
The prescriptions of 100 diabetes patients were assessed for the type of medicine, dosage form, number of drugs, diabetes type, and deviation from standard guidelines.
Results.
In a total of 100 prescriptions, the pattern was reported as injections (31%), antibiotics (18%), and metformin (31.1%).
Half of the prescriptions were according to WHO guidelines.
The number of drugs per prescription was reported at 5.2.
A 70% rational approach was followed in prescribing.
81% of drugs were prescribed from the Essential Drug List (EDL) of the WHO.
However, the National Essential Drug List (NEDL) was followed by 27%.
The percentage of drugs on generic names was 0.7%.
Eighty-four patients showed net improvement in health; 16 patients showed higher glycemic range at the time of discharge.
Conclusion.
The conclusion of the present study indicates that WHO Ghana guidelines were not followed up to the mark to improve the overall health status of diabetic patients and rational prescribing.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khan, Majid& Ullah, Rahmat& Khan, Asaf& ur-Rahman, Najm& Khan, Sadaqat& Riaz, Muhammad. 2020. Assessment of Prescriptions in the Endocrinology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan Using World Health Organization Guidelines. Advances in Preventive Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129998
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khan, Majid…[et al.]. Assessment of Prescriptions in the Endocrinology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan Using World Health Organization Guidelines. Advances in Preventive Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129998
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khan, Majid& Ullah, Rahmat& Khan, Asaf& ur-Rahman, Najm& Khan, Sadaqat& Riaz, Muhammad. Assessment of Prescriptions in the Endocrinology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan Using World Health Organization Guidelines. Advances in Preventive Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129998
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129998