Investigation and analysis of irrational prescriptions in outpatient department

Objective To understand the irrational prescriptions in outpatient department,to ensure patients′medications safety and promote rational drug use.Methods 10 785 outpatient prescriptions were randomly selected for a classified analysis of the irrational prescriptions based on clinical pharmacological knowledge and the pertinent 1iterature.Results The irrational drug use chiefly manifested itself as irrational in dosage regimen,dosage,repeated drug use,improper choice of solvents and incompatibility etc.Conclusion To reduce the incidences of irrational drug use and the adverse drug reactions,clinicians should be provided with timely feedbacks on medication informations.