50% of Indian medical prescriptions deviated from standard guidelines, with 10% showing 'unacceptable deviations', according to an AIIMS study.
50% of Indian medical prescriptions deviated from standard guidelines, with almost 10% showing 'unacceptable deviations', according to a study by AIIMS researchers. The study, involving 4,838 prescriptions, linked these deviations to higher treatment costs and potential adverse drug reactions. Pantoprazole, a drug for Herpes Zoster, was the most frequently prescribed in cases with unacceptable deviations.
July 09, 2024
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