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This study evaluates the prescribing patterns of drugs in a tertiary care hospital. It looks at the rationality, safety, and effectiveness of treatments. The study uses a cross-sectional design and analyzed 80 prescriptions over three months at a tertiary care hospital. The evaluation focuses on important World Health Organization (WHO) prescribing indicators. These include the average number of drugs per encounter, the percentage of drugs prescribed by generic name, the percentage of encounters with antibiotics or injections prescribed, and adherence to the Essential Medicines List (EML). Findings from the literature review highlighted common issues. These include polypharmacy, low rates of generic prescribing, and varying adherence to clinical guidelines across different specialties. The study aims to identify gaps in prescribing practices, such as irrational drug use, over-reliance on brand-name medications, and deviations from evidence-based protocols. By analyzing these patterns, the study intends to propose targeted interventions. These include prescriber education, regular audits, and the implementation of standardized treatment protocols. The goal is to improve rational drug use, reduce medication errors, and enhance patient outcomes in hospital settings. This research contributes to the broader goal of improving prescribing practices in tertiary care. It aims to ensure safe, cost-effective, and patient-centered pharmacological treatments.

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Prescribing patterns rational drug use WHO indicators polypharmacy tertiary care hospital

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Mekala Anusha, Vummarao Tejaswi, Vangari Akanksha, Vasinni Sravani, Yash Desai, Zoya Fatima, Anuraj Malhari Surve, & Muvvala Sudhakar. (2025). Evaluation of Prescribing Pattern of Drugs in Tertiary Care Hospital Sector. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics, 14(3), 356-367. Retrieved from https://ijrpp.com/ijrpp/article/view/706
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