Utilization Analysis of Antifungal Medicines in 34 Hospitals in Wuhan Area during the Period of 2012-2014 / 中国药师

ABSTRACT

Objective:To evaluate the present situation and trend of antifungal medicines used in 34 hospitals in Wuhan area. Methods:The sales volume,market share,DDDs and DDC of antifungal medicines in 34 hospitals in Wuhan area during 2012 and 2014 were statistically analyzed. Results:The consumption sum and growth rate of the medicines were increased year by year, and those of pyrrolic medicines were the highest. The sales volume of voriconazole ranked the first. The DDDs of clotrimazole vaginal tablets and nifuratel-nysfungin suppositories ranked the top two. Conclusion:The consumption of antifungal medicines in Wuhan area has been increased greatly and the consumption structure is relatively stable. The utilization evaluation of antifungal medicines should be enhanced. Antifungal medicines should be rationally used to prevent or slow down the spread of drug resistant bacteria.