Study of Pediatric Drug Formulations at Drug Store in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Objectives: To find out the availability of essential medicines (drug, formulations) as given by National List of Essential Medicines for children (NEMLc) by IAP (October 2011) in the hospital drug store of a tertiary care hospital Maharashtra. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted during April to May 2017. The availability of essential medicine for children (drugs and formulations) were noted down. Substitutes for not in stock medicines were also noted separately and impact of non-availability of medicines on prescribers was assessed by interviewing them with the help of a pre-validated questionnaire. Results: Out of the drugs listed in NEMLc, 93% drugs and 57% of pediatric formulations were available in the hospital drug store as specified in NEMLc. For drugs like Ibuprofen (Tab, OL), Budesonide (Inhalation), Gentamicin (eye drops), and Prednisolone (OL) substitute medicines were available. Conclusion: Majority of the drugs available in hospital drug store are in accordance to NEMLc but moderate deficiency of formulations were noted. A separate list of essential medicines with child friendly formulations should be prepared at institution level.
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Dr Vikram N. Patil
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