Assessing the Prescriptions of the Neurologists in Shiraz, Iran

Document Type : مقاله کوتاه

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 Resident, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

3 General Practitioner, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

Background: Assessment of prescriptions is a simple way to obtain valuable information about health system in a community. We conducted a descriptive-analytic study to assess the prescriptions of the neurologists in Shiraz, Iran, during the first 6 months of 2012.Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, data were collected by random selection of 14419 prescriptions of outpatients visited by neurologists practiced in Shiraz. The number of drug per proscription, rout of administration, drug category, and drugs’ names were gathered. Also, the first 10 drugs with the highest using frequency were recorded.Findings: Mean number of drugs per prescription was 2.72. Oral administration was the most frequent route (89.1%) followed by Injections (8.99%). Anticonvulsant drugs (38.96%) were the most frequently used drug group, followed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (15.66%), and antipsychotics (10.67).Conclusion: This study showed that the average prescribed drug by neurologist per prescriptions was high in comparison to recommended standard by WHO and in comparison to developed countries. Drugs for treatment of seizure and headache were the most frequently used ones. Percentage of encounter prescribed injections was relatively low and acceptable.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 31, Issue 238 - Serial Number 238
March and April 2013
Pages 761-765

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  • Receive Date: 16 June 2013
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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