STUDY OF PRESCRIPTION PATTERN IN PATIENT WITH ACID PEPTIC DISEASE ATTENDING MEDICINE OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT IN A GOVERNMENT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Background: Acid peptic diseases are common conditions present in daily clinical practice and, as a result of their chronicity, represent a significant healthcare cost. APD influences the quality of life and productivity of afflicted patients and are common and important causes of morbidity and mortality.

Aim:The objectives of the study were to evaluate the drug prescribing pattern in patients with acid peptic disease attending an outpatient department in a government tertiary care hospital.

Methods: Cross-sectional observational study in 1000 newly diagnosed acid-peptic disease patients attending medicine outpatient department during study period. Patients prescription sheet will be evaluated on the basis of patient profile, duration of chief complaints, diagnosis, co-morbidities, name of the drug, details of drug administered, and WHO drug prescribing indicators.

Conclusion:The study provides an insight into the demographic profile, various drugs prescribed, and prescription pattern in acid peptic disease patients.The data on drug utilization pattern was fairly comparable to other studies conducted in various parts of India.