Dynamic analysis of the utilization of hypoglycemic agents in a hospital for 5 years
- Received Date: 2006-02-22
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Key words:
- hypoglycemic agents /
- Definite daily dose /
- drug utilization review
Abstract: Objective : To study on the utilization of hypoglycemic agents in a hospital from 2001 to 2005. Methods : Making a statistic analysis of transaction data on sum of consume and money and concluding the trends of drug utilization. Results : Both the sum of drug consume and money were increasing.The utility of some drugs with more adverse reactions were decreasing.However, the utility of other new safer drugs were rising. Conclusion : Both doctors and patients thought more of the diagnosis and therapy of diabetes, but the knowledges about the usage and choice of hypoglycemic agents should be improved.
Citation: | Zhao Li. Dynamic analysis of the utilization of hypoglycemic agents in a hospital for 5 years[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2006, (2): 109-112. |