Ahmed, Nehad J. (2021) The Prescribing Pattern of Medications in the Cardiology Outpatient Department of a Public Hospital. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (8). pp. 70-74. ISSN 2456-9119
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Abstract
Aim: This study aimed to describe the prescribing pattern of medications in the cardiology outpatient department of a public hospital.
Methodology: This is a retrospective study included collecting data from outpatient pharmacy prescriptions from a public hospital in Alkharj. The data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and after that the descriptive data was represented as percentages and frequencies.
Results: The most prescribed medication was aspirin (11.6%) followed by bisoprolol (8.06), atorvastatin (7.5%) and furosemide (6.79%). Most of the prescriptions were written by residents (85.15%). Most of the medications were prescribed as tablets (88.26%) and capsules (9.05%).
Conclusion: It is important to evaluate the prescribing pattern of medications in the cardiology department to ensure that these medications are prescribed appropriately and to increase the awareness of the health-care professionals about these medications.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Opene Prints > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 07 Apr 2023 05:33 |
Last Modified: | 31 May 2024 09:37 |
URI: | http://geographical.go2journals.com/id/eprint/242 |