Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-3 | Issue-03 | 298-301
Review Article
Rational Use of Medicines
Miss. Priyadarshani P. Patil, D.D.Chougule Dr. Sanaulla A. Tamboli, Mr. Mohsin J. Jamadar, Miss. Vrushali B. Chougule
Published : March 30, 2018
Abstract
Irrational use of Medicines is a global phenomenon. Various studies
conducted in developed as well as in developing countries during past few years
regarding the safe & effective use of drugs show that irrational drug use is a global
phenomenon & only few prescriptions justify rational use of drugs. Rational use of
medicines requires that "patients receive medications appropriate to their clinical
needs, in doses that meet their own individual requirements, for an adequate period of
time, and at the lowest cost to them and their community".