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ANALYZING ANALGESIC PRESCRIPTION PATTERNS AMONG OUTPATIENTS IN THREE SOUTH-WEST CITIES OF BANGLADESH
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Department of Pharmacy, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore- 7408, Bangladesh
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Department of Pharmacy, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore- 7408, Bangladesh
Abstract
This study examines the prescription patterns of analgesics among outpatients in three South-West cities of Bangladesh. A retrospective analysis was conducted on prescription records collected from outpatient departments in selected healthcare facilities over a specified period. The study investigates the types, frequencies, and combinations of analgesics prescribed, along with demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients. Findings reveal trends in analgesic prescription practices, highlighting common medications and potential areas for improvement in pain management strategies among outpatient populations in South-West Bangladesh.
Keywords
Analgesics,
prescription patterns,
outpatients
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How to Cite
ANALYZING ANALGESIC PRESCRIPTION PATTERNS AMONG OUTPATIENTS IN THREE SOUTH-WEST CITIES OF BANGLADESH. (2023). Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(02), 01-05. https://doi.org/10.55640/gjmps-abcd03
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