To Evaluate Awareness of Essential Medicines, P–Drug Concept Among Clinicians in  A Teaching Hospital

Santosh Kumar  Banjara; Kavitha Devi Bhukya

Volume : III, Issue : IX, September - 2014

To Evaluate Awareness of Essential Medicines, P–Drug Concept Among Clinicians in A Teaching Hospital

Santosh Kumar Banjara, Kavitha Devi Bhukya

Abstract :

Prescribing is a challenging task requiring knowledge of essential medicine (EM) and personal drugs (P‑drug). Though the majority of clinicians recognize the importance of essential medicines, most of them have not been able to apply this knowledge in their medical practice. Aims: The aim of the following study is to evaluate awareness of essential medicines and p–drug concept among clinicians and sources of drug information. Settings and Design: A cross‑sectional, questionnaire based study. Subjects and Methods: Study was carried out in 100 participants including faculty members and junior residents (JRs) in a teaching hospital. Statistical Analysis: Univariate analysis was carried out using fisher�s exact test. Results: Nearly 90% participants were aware about EM, but only 77% prescribe them. Percentage is significantly higher in participants of age more than 30, having clinical experience