Evaluation of Outpatient Prescriptions in a University-Based Healthcare Facility in Ibadan
West Sfr. J. Pharm
; 26(2): 75-82, 2016.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Appropriate drug utilization has a huge contribution to global reduction in morbidity and mortality. Periodic review of prescriptions at all levels of care is therefore essential.Objective:
To evaluate drug prescription pattern and practice in a university-based healthcare facility using the WHO-core prescribing indicators.Method:
A retrospective review of randomly selected outpatient prescriptions in the pharmacy unit of the University of Ibadan Health Services between 2012 and 2014 was done. Pre-piloted data collection form was used to retrieve data based on standard prescription specifications including socio-demographics; drug name and dosage regimen; and prescriber identity. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data.Results:
A total of 4;121 medicines were reviewed in 1200 encounters. Of these; 589 (49.1%) were prescribed for males and 611 (50.9%) for females. Patients' ages were indicated in 388 (32.3%) prescriptions (mean age =17.7years). Summary of WHO-core prescribing indicators showed the average number of medicines per encounter as 3.4; medicine prescribed by generic name (2;533; 61.5%); encounter with one or more antibiotics and injections (427; 35.6%) and (150; 12.5%); respectively.Conclusion:
Polypharmacy; low generic prescribing and overuse of antibiotics is common underscoring the need for ongoing enlightment and training of healthcare providers on rational prescribing practice and drug use
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Outpatients
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Pharmacy
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Drug Prescriptions
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Retrospective Studies
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Health Facilities
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
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Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
West Sfr. J. Pharm
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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