Prescription pattern of commonly used drugs in dermatology OPD at tertiary care hospital.

Dr. Durgaprasad Boddepalli

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

Prescription pattern of commonly used drugs in dermatology OPD at tertiary care hospital.

Dr. Durgaprasad Boddepalli

Abstract :

Aim of the study is to determine the prescription pattern of commonly used drugs in Dermatology OPD. Study design: This is observational and cross–sectional study design was conducted in department of Dermatology along with of Dept. of Pharmacology at tertiary care teaching hospital. Result: A total of 500 OPD prescriptions were with basic demographic parameters and drug prescriptions were included. Common class of drugs prescribed was Antifungal (21.43%) followed by antibiotics (19.14%) however chelating agent, Phenol and vasodilator class of drugs were least prescribed drugs. Conclusion: As per WHO, Drug utilization studies or research are tools that deals with the marketing, distribution and prescription pattern of drugs and helps to assess the subsequent impact of these drugs on medical and socioeconomic status of patients. Drug utilization study is an effective tool to promote rational and cost–effective drug prescription.