Investigation and Analysis of 1 052 Prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicines in Our Hospital / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the utilization of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) in our hospital and to provide reference for TCM pharmacy and rational use of TCM in the clinic.METHODS:1 052 outpatient prescriptions of TCM in our hospital from May to Oct.in 2009 were analyzed statistically by Microsoft Excel program.RESULTS:Prescriptions of respiratory system diseases in our hospital were mainly TCM prescription.TCM in middle-aged and aged group was a universal phenomenon.The ingredients in every prescription were excessive with high dosage.CONCLUSION:Clinicians and pharmacists should attach great importance on the application of TCM prescriptions to ensure safety and effectiveness of drug use.