Dr Hanna Fathima CM
Prescription pattern monitoring studies are a tool for assessing the prescribing, dispensing and distribution of medicine. However, prescribing patterns vary significantly among practitioners based on case characteristics, patient responses and institutional protocol.
This study aims to evaluate the drug prescription pattern of out-patient department patients as per the protocol. And also remedy selection and potency selection. Findings can provide insights into institutional prescribing norms and help standardize effective practice
Aim
To evaluate the prescription patterns of our outpatient department of the Government Homeopathic College, Kozhikode. Also the most commonly diagnosed conditions with prescribed medicines and potency
Results
The analysis of the case records indicates that the practice predominantly handles chronic cases, which account for 75.0% of the prescriptions. The primary trend in potency selection shows a clear preference for High Potencies (1M or 10M), which are prescribed in 46.0% of all cases, followed by Medium Potencies (200C) at 28.5%. This high potency trend is mirrored in the repetition schedule, where the majority of prescriptions are given on a Weekly basis (65.5%), aligning with standard management for chronic, higherpotency treatments. Single Doses are the next most common approach, representing 22.5% of prescriptions. In terms of efficacy, the outcomes are largely positive, with 68.5% of patients achieving Moderate Improvement and an additional 21.5% reporting Significant Improvement. Overall, the data reveals a trend toward higher potency, less frequent repetition prescribing, which yields a high rate of moderate to significant patient improvement.
Dr. Hanna Fathima CM
Intern doctor, Govt Homoeopathic Medical College Calicut, Kerala
Under the guidance of Dr Mansoor Ali KR HOD Repertory
Email : Hannahfathima222@gmail.com
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