Department of Pharmacy, Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science, Manikandam, tiruchirappali, Tamil Nadu, India.
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 21(03), 442-451
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2025.21.3.0271
Received on 30 January 2025; revised on 07 March 2025; accepted on 10 March 2025
Background: Inappropriate medication use can lead to adverse drug events, reduced therapeutic outcomes, and increased healthcare costs. Drug Utilization Review (DUR) is a systematic process aimed at optimizing medication use.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of DUR on medication use patterns and patient outcomes in a tertiary care setting.
Methods: A retrospective, observational study was conducted, analyzing 100 prescriptions over a 3-month period. Clinical pharmacists performed DUR, identifying potential medication-related problems and recommending interventions.
Results: DUR indicates that drug interactions are a significance concurrent in the patient's current treatment regimen, with 63 prescription drug interacted and 37 not interacted, thus it leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of DUR in optimizing medication use, enhancing patient safety, and promoting cost-effective prescribing practices.
Prescription; Drug utilization review; Drug; Interactions; Healthcare costs
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Thennavan T, Uma R, ManoRanjani A, Eugin J, Viruthakrishwar B, Yogeshwaran B, Angel Cherian and Nithya K. Drug utilisation and evaluation of medicine. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 21(03), 442-451. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.21.3.0271.