Core Prescribing Indicators and the Most Commonly Prescribed Medicines in a Tertiary Health Care Setting in a Developing Country

• Main Authors: Priyadarshani Galappatthy (Author), Priyanga Ranasinghe (Author), Chiranthi K. Liyanage (Author), Maheshi Wijayabandara (Author), Dinuka S. Warapitiya (Author), Dilini Jayasekara (Author), Raveendra L. Jayakody (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Irrational prescribing is common, especially in developing countries. It is important to identify the magnitude of irrational use, to take necessary steps to promote rational prescribing. We identified core prescribing indicators and commonly prescribed medicines at ward settings (IW) and outpatient...