Evaluation of Prescribing Pattern in Orthopedics Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study
DWIPEN KHANIKAR,
KAMAL OJAH,
LAKHIMI BORAH
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To study the demographic profile and prescription pattern in Orthopedics department in a tertiary care hospital.
Methods: A prospective, observational and cross-sectional study design was adopted for this study. A total of 144 patients were enrolled and their prescriptions were analyzed for three months. The data was analyzed by using a Microsoft Excel Worksheet. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system and defined daily dose were used to classify the prescribed drugs.
Results: Out … Show more
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