Rational use of Medicines in Public health facilities of Tamil Nadu; A Provider’s prescription analysis

Abstract

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.