Rational use of Medicines in Public health facilities of Tamil Nadu; A Provider’s prescription analysis
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The overuse, underuse or misuse of medicines results in wastage of scarce resources and widespread health hazards. Worldwide more than 50% of all medicines are prescribed, dispensed, or sold inappropriately, while 50% of patients fail to take them correctly (WHO). Despite the growing concern of Antibiotic resistance, India is the largest consumer of Antibiotics.The overuse, underuse or misuse of medicines results in wastage of scarce resources and widespread health hazards. Worldwide more than 50% of all medicines are prescribed, dispensed, or sold inappropriately, while 50% of patients fail to take them correctly (WHO). Despite the growing concern of Antibiotic resistance, India is the largest consumer of Antibiotics.
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2016-09-21Department, Discipline or Centre
Menzies Centre for Public HealthShare