Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study
Objective: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are still widely used despite increasing reports of their adverse events. This drug use evaluation study was conducted to assess the prescribing pattern of PPIs for patients admitted to the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI). Methods: An observational, retr...
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| author | Lama Madi Arwa Hassan Ahmed Elhada Haneen Alrawashdeh Afif Ahmed |
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| description | Objective: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are still widely used despite increasing reports of their adverse events. This drug use evaluation study was conducted to assess the prescribing pattern of PPIs for patients admitted to the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI). Methods: An observational, retrospective, patients' chart-based study included all patients who received a PPI in QRI between April 1, 2017, and October 1, 2017. A standardized tool was prepared and reviewed by the involved clinical pharmacists to collect appropriate data for the evaluation. Statistical analysis was performed using the 25th Version of the Statistical Package of the Social Sciences (SPSS®). Findings: A total of 119 patients received PPIs during the audit period, of which esomeprazole was the most frequently prescribed (34%). Majority of the patients (94%) were started on PPI without further investigations for confirming the indication, and the indication was not documented in 78% of the participants. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were the most commonly co-prescribed medications with PPIs (59%). Pantoprazole was co-prescribed with clopidogrel in 42% of the patients. Conclusion: This drug utilization study shows the need for a proper prescribing practice considering a clear indication and recommendations about the duration of therapy and the need for reassessment in QRI. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8d8521404c324c289ee0764b0d08a2042022-12-21T17:44:54ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Research in Pharmacy Practice2319-96442279-042X2019-01-018210110410.4103/jrpp.JRPP_18_79Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective studyLama MadiArwa Hassan Ahmed ElhadaHaneen AlrawashdehAfif AhmedObjective: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are still widely used despite increasing reports of their adverse events. This drug use evaluation study was conducted to assess the prescribing pattern of PPIs for patients admitted to the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI). Methods: An observational, retrospective, patients' chart-based study included all patients who received a PPI in QRI between April 1, 2017, and October 1, 2017. A standardized tool was prepared and reviewed by the involved clinical pharmacists to collect appropriate data for the evaluation. Statistical analysis was performed using the 25th Version of the Statistical Package of the Social Sciences (SPSS®). Findings: A total of 119 patients received PPIs during the audit period, of which esomeprazole was the most frequently prescribed (34%). Majority of the patients (94%) were started on PPI without further investigations for confirming the indication, and the indication was not documented in 78% of the participants. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were the most commonly co-prescribed medications with PPIs (59%). Pantoprazole was co-prescribed with clopidogrel in 42% of the patients. Conclusion: This drug utilization study shows the need for a proper prescribing practice considering a clear indication and recommendations about the duration of therapy and the need for reassessment in QRI.http://www.jrpp.net/article.asp?issn=2319-9644;year=2019;volume=8;issue=2;spage=101;epage=104;aulast=MadiDrug use evaluationgastroesophageal reflux diseaseproton pump inhibitors |
| spellingShingle | Lama Madi Arwa Hassan Ahmed Elhada Haneen Alrawashdeh Afif Ahmed Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice Drug use evaluation gastroesophageal reflux disease proton pump inhibitors |
| title | Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study |
| title_full | Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study |
| title_fullStr | Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study |
| title_short | Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study |
| title_sort | prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in qatar rehabilitation institute a retrospective study |
| topic | Drug use evaluation gastroesophageal reflux disease proton pump inhibitors |
| url | http://www.jrpp.net/article.asp?issn=2319-9644;year=2019;volume=8;issue=2;spage=101;epage=104;aulast=Madi |
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