Drug Use Pattern Using WHO Prescribing Indicators: A Descriptive, Cross-sectional, Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Rezarta Shkreli ◽  
Klodiola Dhamo ◽  
Afrim Tabaku
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prescribing Indicators ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Drug Use Pattern

scholarly journals Drug use pattern using WHO prescribing indicators at Sheikh Sultan Hassan Yabere Referral Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4-s) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Muktar Shekabdulahi Warsame
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Prescribing Pattern ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Prescribing Indicators ◽  
Essential Drug List ◽  
Drug List ◽  
Rational Drug ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Drug Use Pattern

Introduction: In order to enhance rational drug use, it is very important to assess the prescribing pattern of the facilities using standard prescribing checklists. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess drug use pattern using WHO prescribing indicators at Sheikh Hassan Sultan Yabere Referral Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia. Objective: the objective of this study is to assess drug use pattern using WHO prescribing indicators at Sheikh Hassan Sultan Yabere Referral Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia 2019 Method: Retrospective study design was  employed to assess the current drug prescribing pattern of Sheikh Hassan Sultan Yabere Referral Hospital.Six Month  prescription  papers from December 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019 were surveyed. A total of 600 prescriptions that were selected using systematic random sampling were reviewed. Data was collected from prescriptions at outpatient pharmacy. The data was entered to excel and analyzed and presented with tables and charts. Results: The average number of drugs prescribed per encounter or mean was 1.98 with a range between one and six drugs. The percentage of encounters in which an antibiotic or injection prescribed were 60 % (n=600) and 2.5 % (n=600) respectively. The percentage of drugs prescribed by generic name and from an essential drug list were 89.5 % (n=600) and 98.99% (n=600). The commonly prescribed forms of antibiotics were Amoxicillin (19.15%), Amoxicillin/Clavulunate (17.41) and Azithromycin (16.83%).The most commonly prescribed injection was Ceftriaxone (52.14%). Conclusion: This study revealed major deviation from standard WHO recommended rational prescribing practice with regard to antibiotic use. The study also showed deviation from WHO standard with regard to use of generic name and prescribing from national formulary/Essential drug list. Keywords: Rational drug use, prescribing pattern, WHO prescribing indicators Jigjiga, Somali Region.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Drug Use Pattern in Emergency Department of Dilchora Referral Hospital, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kirubel M. Mishore ◽  
Nigatu A. Bekele ◽  
Tsegaab Y. Yirba ◽  
Tsion F. Abone
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Essential Medicines ◽  
World Health ◽  
Prescribing Indicators ◽  
Dire Dawa ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Drug Use Pattern

Background. Drug use evaluation is a system of continuous, systematic, criteria-based drug evaluation that ensures the appropriate use of drugs. Rationalization of drug therapy in emergency medicine would be useful in managing the broad array of conditions that present for emergency care. High-quality drug utilization is associated with the use of a relatively limited number of essential medicines. The World Health Organization developed core drug use indicators for conducting drug utilization studies in healthcare setting. WHO core drug use indicators including prescribing indicators, patient care indicators, and health facility indicators are used nowadays. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the drug use pattern in the Emergency Department of Dilchora Referral Hospital, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the emergency department (ED) of Dilchora Referral Hospital from July 20 to August 19, 2018, using structured data collection format. Result. Out of 344 prescriptions analyzed, a total of 753 medications were prescribed. The average number of drugs per prescription was 2.19. Of drugs prescribed, 685 (90.97%) were in their generic names. Antibiotics were prescribed in 95 (27.62%) of encounters, and injections were prescribed in 154 (44.77%) of encounters. Among 753 medications prescribed, the name and strength of drugs are indicated in 100% and 95.22%, respectively. 679 (90.17%) of drugs were prescribed from the essential drug list of Ethiopia. Conclusion. The findings of this study revealed that the drug utilization pattern was not optimal in accordance with the standard values of WHO prescribing indicators. Some of the prescribing indicators like overprescribing of antibiotics and injections were a problem. Therefore, it is very imperative for the concerned stakeholders and healthcare providers to work toward ensuring drug use according to the standard.

scholarly journals Assessment of drug use pattern using WHO core drug use indicators in selected general hospitals: a cross-sectional study in Tigray region, Ethiopia

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e045805
Author(s):  
Segen Gebremeskel Tassew ◽  
Haftom Niguse Abraha ◽  
Kidu Gidey ◽  
Abadi Kahsu Gebre
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tigray Region ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Drug Use Pattern

ObjectiveInappropriate use of medicine is a global challenge with greater impact on developing countries. Assessment of drug use pattern is used to identify gaps in medicine utilisation to implement strategies for promoting rational drug use. This study aimed to assess drug use pattern using the WHO drug use indicators in selected general hospitals in Tigray region, Ethiopia.DesignA cross-sectional study was conducted using WHO drug use indicators in two public hospitals located in Tigray.SettingPrescriptions recorded from 1 January 2017 to 1 June 2019 were randomly selected, and participants who visited the public hospitals from 1 March 2019 to 30 August 2019 and hospital pharmacies were interviewed.Participants100 patients who visited both outpatient clinics and hospital pharmacy departments of the public hospitals.ResultsThe average number of medicines per prescription was 1.69 (±0.81). Prescriptions containing antibiotics and injectables were 58.2% and 15.9%, respectively. The percentages of medicines prescribed with a generic name from essential medicines list of Ethiopia were 97.5% (974) and 88.1% (970) in Mekelle Hospital and Quiha Hospital, respectively. The patients spent an average of 6.6(±3.5) min with their general practitioners, while only 22.8 (±21.7) s with their pharmacists. Of the patients interviewed, 56.9% knew their dosing regimen and 32.7% of them had their medication labelled.ConclusionThe finding of the present study revealed deviation of drug use pattern from the WHO optimal levels suggesting the hospitals had limitations in appropriate utilisation of medicines. Understanding the factors attributed to the observed gaps and implementing corrective measures are required to conform with the recommended standards of appropriate drug utilisation.

scholarly journals Assessment of Drug Use Pattern Using WHO Core Prescribing Indicators at Outpatient Settings of Governmental Hospitals in Dessie Town

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 237-244
Author(s):  
Getnet Mengistu ◽  
Desye Misganaw ◽  
Tessema Tsehay ◽  
Belete Kassa Alemu ◽  
Kassahun Bogale
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Prescribing Indicators ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Outpatient Settings ◽  
Drug Use Pattern

Drug use pattern among non-heterosexual and transgender people detained in a female prison complex

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Paulo Cardoso Lins-Filho ◽  
Fabiana Menezes Teixeira de Carvalho ◽  
Jaciel Leandro de Melo Freitas ◽  
Andressa Kelly Alves Ferreira ◽  
Maria Cecília Freire de Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Drug Use Pattern

scholarly journals Drug use in acute otitis media: a prospective study at a tertiary care teaching hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Rushi N. Pandya ◽  
Maulik M. Patel ◽  
Varsha J. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Acute Otitis Media ◽  
Fixed Dose ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Drug Use Pattern

Background: Drug use study identifies the problems that arise from prescription and highlights the current approaches to the rational use of drugs. The objective of the study was to assess drug use pattern in patients diagnosed of acute otitis media in tertiary care teaching hospital.Methods: This prospective observational study was carried in the Otorhinolaryngology department of a tertiary care teaching hospital over a period of twelve months. The data collected for patients with acute otitis media included the patient's demographic details and the drugs prescribed. Data were analysed for drug use pattern and cost per prescription and assessment of rationality of prescription.Results: Total 153 patients were analysed, 100 (65.35%) belonged to male patients and 53 (34.65%) belonged to female patients. Children less than 2years age were the most diagnosed with AOM 47.71%, the major diagnostic symptoms were earache (58.16%) and fever (54.90%) and signs were congestion (52.94%) and discharge (43.13%). In a total 153 prescriptions (469 drugs), 33.68% were antimicrobials, followed by mineral supplements (23.67%). Average number of drugs per prescription was found to be 3.0. Most common antibiotic prescribed was amoxicillin (with or without clavulanate) in 142 (92.81%) patients. Paracetamol alone or in fixed dose combination with antihistaminics were prescribed in 131 patients. Average cost per prescription was 87.74(±35.67) Indian rupees. Seventeen (11.11%) prescriptions were rational in all the aspects based on standard guidelines.Conclusions: The present study showed that paracetamol and amoxicillin with or without clavulanate were mostly commonly prescribed in children with AOM. Irrational prescribing was seen in maximum number of cases.

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