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A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF PRESCRIPTION AUDIT IN THE INDOOR PATIENTS OF RAJKIYA AYURVEDA COLLEGE, PATNA, BIHAR
Anant Saznam*, Chakrapani Kumar, Chandan Kumar Pathak and Deepali Sundari Verma
ABSTRACT
Background: Prescription audit is a quality improvement process that entails monitoring, evaluating and if necessary suggesting modifications in the prescribing practices of medical practitioners. Aims: a) To identify problem areas in prescribing pattern. b) To improve patient care by encouraging rational use of drugs. c) To ensure proper use of resources. Methods: The observational study was conducted over a period of 6 months and 150 prescriptions collected randomly from inpatient department of Kayachikitsa, Balroga, Prasutiroga and shalyachikitsa indoors of Rajkiya Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna and they were analyzed. Prior approval was obtained from Ethical Committee of Rajkiya Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna to carry out the study. Results: Total 150 prescriptions were evaluated, out of which male, female & children prescription pattern Keywords: Prescription Audit, Rational prescribing. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |