Analysis of irrational prescriptions in emergency department
doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2012.02.020
- Received Date: 2011-07-06
- Rev Recd Date: 2011-09-07
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Key words:
- emergency prescription /
- prescription evaluation /
- statistical analysis
Abstract: Objective To analyze the irrational drug use in the emergency department of our hospital, improve the quality of prescription and promote rational drug use in clinic. Methods 1 080 Prescriptions from January to June were randomly extracted from emergency department of our hospital for statistical analysis,and irrational prescriptions were reviewed. Results Of all the prescriptions reviewed, 4.35%(48/1 080) prescriptions were found to be irrational.The incidence of inappropriate dosage, contraindications and inappropriate drugs selection were high, which accounted for irrational prescription of 25.00%, 22.92%, 20.83%. Conclusions It was still some irrational drug use in emergency department. Therefore, prescription evaluation should be done to promote clinical rational use of drug, and guarantee patients with safety, reasonable and effective of drug use.
Citation: | CHEN Yun-yan, PENG Qing-hua, ZHENG Dong. Analysis of irrational prescriptions in emergency department[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2012, 30(2): 152-153,158. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2012.02.020 |