Drug utilization among hypertensive patients in the outpatient department of medicine in a tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional study

Drug utilization among hypertensive patients in the outpatient department of medicine in a tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional study

Background: Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal disease. Its increasing prevalence and treatment costs influence the prescribing pattern among physicians. Drug utilization studies provide insights into the current prescribing practices and h...

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Main Authors: Sarika G. Paradkar, Shyamal R. Sinha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-02-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Hypertension
Subjects:
adherence
hypertension
pattern
rational
treatment
utilization
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10641963.2017.1346112

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