Abstract

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 patternwere studied. The parameters which were analyzed in the process of prescription auditing were Patient demographics, Clinical diagnosis, Department Prescribing standards, Doctors name and signature. During the study prescriptions were found mainly from the drug list available, out of which Antibiotics/Antimicrobials and GIT related drugs formed the major portion of prescription. Other drugs were prescribed according to patient's diagnosis of morbidity. Conclusion: Prescription audit is an important measure to promote rational prescribing and proper use of resources. There is a need to standardize the prescribing pattern.

Keywords: Prescription Audit, Rational prescribing.