Analysis on the Causes of Drug Repercussion and Study on Its Countermeasures in Our Outpatient Pharmacy / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To reduce and standardize drug repercussion and to guarantee rational,safe,economic and effective drug use on patients.METHODS: 449 records of drug repercussion in outpatient pharmacy of our hospital from Mar.to Nov.in 2009 were statistically analyzed to explore corresponding countermeasures.RESULTS: Drug repercussion was mainly cause by physicians (inadequate communication and false computer operation),patients (medication refusal resulting from inadequate knowledge,admission,discharge and death),drug shortage,wrong charge and other aspects (ADR,medical insurance).CONCLUSION: It is fact that there is drug repercussion.It requires the improvement of relevant system and skill of medical staff,strengthening of service awareness,enhancement of medication guide to avoid occurrence of drug repercussion.