Evaluation of rational prescribing in a hospital paediatric outpatient clinic in Nigeria

Evaluation of rational prescribing in a hospital paediatric outpatient clinic in Nigeria

Background Irrational prescribing is a continuing public health issue in low/middle-income countries. This study evaluated the drug use pattern of medicines in paediatrics aged below 12 years attending the outpatient paediatric clinic of Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.Method An observ...

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Main Authors:	Blessing Ijeoma Okoye, Jacintha Chibuogwu Udemba, Chinwendu Augusta Ndugba, Justina Ijeoma Okonkwo, Ebierinyo Andi Obed
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2022-10-01
Series:	BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:	https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/6/1/e001585.full

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