Rational Prescribing
Rational prescribing is the systematic process of selecting the right drug, at the right dose, for the right duration, for the right patient, while minimizing harm and cost.
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- Rational prescribing is the systematic process of selecting the right drug, at the right dose, for the right duration, for the right patient, while minimizing harm and cost. (Clinical pharmacology and rational prescribing)
- Rational prescribing means the right drug, right dose, right route, right patient, right time — HIT supports every one of these (Pharmacology Cheat Code)
- Rational prescribing means giving the correct drug, to the correct patient, at the correct dose, for the correct duration, and only when it is truly needed. (MASTER PHARMACOLOGY NOTES)
- Definitive treatment – rational prescribing principles: (Clinical pharmacology and rational prescribing)
- Briefly evaluate the role of healthcare information technology in supporting rational prescribing. (Pharmacology Cheat Code)
Study material on Rational Prescribing
Practice questions on Rational Prescribing
The first step in rational prescribing is:
- Start treatment immediately
- Determine cost
- Define the patient's problem
- Choose the drug
Answer: C. The WHO six-step approach starts with: 1) Define the patient's problem, 2) Specify therapeutic objective, 3) Select treatment strategy, 4) Select appropriate drug, 5) Verify suitability, 6) Give information/instructions.