An Antibacterial Drug Utilization Study at Surgical Units of Shree Sayaji General Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

10.5580/2aa0 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Antibacterial Drug ◽  
Drug Utilization Study ◽  
Surgical Units

Drug utilization study and cost analysis of adult β-thalassemia major patient therapy at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 611-616
Author(s):  
Hasna Qatrunnada ◽  
Suharjono ◽  
Siprianus Ugroseno Yudho Bintoro ◽  
Siti Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Drug Utilization Study ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Health Insurance Claims

Abstract Objectives The main therapy of β-thalassemia major are blood transfusion and iron chelation drugs. However, those therapies also have some adverse effects and problems such as iron overload, transfusion reactions, nutritional deficiencies, and patient compliance problems. Those arising problems also have an impact on therapy cost. Hence, this study was designed to analyze drug utilization study and cost of therapy in β-thalassemia major adult patients at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya. Methods This research was conducted in descriptive observational-retrospective design using secondary data obtained from patient’s medical records and billing registrations from January 1–December 31, 2019. Results There were 18 patients out of 233 patients that were analyzed. Deferasirox was the most administered drug with doses between 500 mg/day–1,500 mg/day while deferiprone was ranged between 1,500 and 4,500 mg/day. Patients also received transfusion reaction drugs with dexamethasone injection 5 mg/ml which was administered the most. The most administered supplement was folic acid 1 mg. Patients had an increase in serum ferritin due to low compliance. Deferasirox had the most adherence number of patients with decrease of serum ferritin. The two highest costs of direct medical components were top-up medicines and consumable medical supplies. Overall, the hospital gained profit from national health insurance claims. Conclusions The most administered chelating agent was deferasirox. Deferasirox also had the most adherence number of patients with decreased number of serum ferritin. However, deferasirox also yielded the highest cost. Yet, overall, the hospital gained profit from national health insurance claims.

A drug utilization study of oral hypoglycemic drugs and insulin in diabetic patients: Face to face with reality

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Suyog S Chopade ◽  
◽  
Rahul P Bhavsar ◽  
Devendra R Chaudhari ◽  
Bapurao M Bite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Drug Utilization Study ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs

scholarly journals DRUG UTILIZATION BASED ADRS MONITORING OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENTS PRESCRIBED IN AL-QUWAYIYAH GENERAL HOSPITAL, SAUDI ARABIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Md Salahuddin Ansari ◽  
Faisal Al-otaibi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Calcium Channel ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Calcium Channel Blockers ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Antihypertensive Agents ◽  
Channel Blockers ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Patient Interviews

Objective: To monitor drug utilization based adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of antihypertensive agents prescribed in Al-Quwayiyah general hospital, Saudi Arabia.Methods: An open, non-comparative, observational study was conducted on hypertensive patients attending the medicine outpatient department of Al-Quwayyah general hospital, Al-Quwayyah, Saudi arabia. Data were collected by conducting patient interviews. Data were captured for adverse drug reaction monitoring based on Narinjo scale and WHO format.Results: 25 ADRs were observed out of 212 hypertensive patients. Incidence was found to be higher in patients more than 40 y age, and females experienced more ADRs (n = 16, 7.54%) than males, 9 (4.62%). Combination therapy was associated with more number of ADRs (64.0%) as against monotherapy (36.0%). Calcium channel blockers were found to be the most frequently associated drugs with ADRs (n = 8), followed by diuretics (n = 6), and β-blockers (n = 5). Among individual drugs, amlodipine was found to be the commonest drug associated with ADRs (n = 8), followed by torasemide (n = 4). ADRs associated with the central nervous system was found to be the most frequent (48.0%) followed by musculoskeletal complaints (20.0%) and respiratory system disorders (16.0%).Conclusion: ADRs were experienced by taking the antihypertensive drugs prescribed in Al-Quwayyah general hospital, Saudi arabia. The findings would be useful for physicians in rational prescribing. Calcium channel blockers were found to be the most frequently associated drugs with ADRs.

scholarly journals Drug utilization study of antihypertensive drugs and prevalence of blood pressure control in adult hypertensive patients based on JNC VIII guidelines in a tertiary care hospital: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Saumya Ramadas ◽  
M. B. Sujatha ◽  
M. A. Andrews ◽  
Sanalkumar K. B.
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Antihypertensive Drug ◽  
Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Antihypertensive Drug Therapy ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Drug Utilization Study

Background: Hypertension is a major independent risk factor for coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease and peripheral vascular diseases if left untreated. Drug utilization study of antihypertensive drugs and the study on prevalence of blood pressure control would help in reducing the burden of the disease and health expenditure.Methods: The study was conducted in the Outpatient Department of Medicine in Government Medical College, Thrissur. Patients aged 18yrs or above diagnosed with hypertension, on antihypertensive drugs were enrolled in the study. Patients suffering from secondary hypertension and acutely ill were excluded. Patients were enrolled after taking an informed consent. Demographic data, present treatment for hypertension, associated co- morbid conditions if any, and treatment of the same were recorded. BP was recorded, and cost of treatment was calculated using CIMS.Results: A total of 250 patients were included in the study. Mono therapy was used in 64.8% patients and combination therapy in 35.2%. Overall drug utilization pattern showed that CCBs (42.8%) were most commonly prescribed, followed by ACEIs (32.4%) and ARBs (29.2%). Most commonly prescribed combination therapy was ACE I + BB (29.3%), followed by ARB + CCB (21.3%). Mean cost of antihypertensive drug therapy was 3057.8 Rs / yr. Recommended target BP was achieved in 49.6% of patients.Conclusions: The prescription pattern of antihypertensive drug was in accordance to the JNC-VIII guidelines. The blood pressure target was achieved only in less than 50% of patients.

Use of Pregabalin – A Nationwide Pharmacoepidemiological Drug Utilization Study with Focus on Abuse Potential

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (04) ◽  
pp. 155-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Schjerning ◽  
A. Pottegård ◽  
P. Damkier ◽  
M. Rosenzweig ◽  
J. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Abuse Potential ◽  
Drug Utilization Study

scholarly journals NOACs replace VKA as preferred oral anticoagulant among new patients: a drug utilization study in 560 pharmacies in The Netherlands

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. van den Heuvel ◽  
A. M. Hövels ◽  
H. R. Büller ◽  
A. K. Mantel-Teeuwisse ◽  
A. de Boer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Oral Anticoagulant ◽  
Drug Utilization Study
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