Abstract: BACKGROUND: Drug utilization study was conducted to identify drug related problem and to prevent the antimicrobial resistance. It also encouraged the rational use of drug and at possible modest cost. AIM: To study the drug utilization pattern on surgery ward at a tertiary care teaching hospital. METHODOLOGY: Prospective observational study was conducted for a period of 6 months at Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Chidambaram by enrolling patients based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS: A total of 150 patients were enrolled, in which males (58.71%) were highly enrolled than females (41.29%). Appendicites (16.77%) was commonly observed.......
Keyword: Antibiotics, Utilization Pattern, Prophylaxis, Patient Counselling
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