Implementation of the regulation on prescription for health insurance out-patients in Ninh Hoa Regional Hospital, 2019

Abstract

Objectives: The study assesses the current status of implementation of outpatient prescriptions and analyze some influencing factors at Ninh Hoa Regional General Hospital in 2019. Results: The results show that: 94, 75% of the prescription are safe; 29.75% prescription with 1 to 2 antibiotics; The average number of drugs in 1 prescription is 3.7 ± 1.24 medicines; The percentage of prescriptions with general drug interaction is 5.25%. There is no fourth level drug interaction. Some influencing factors are: Doctors do not pay adequate attention to safe and rational prescription. The bidding for drugs, the provision and supply of drugs are still delayed in time for medical examination and treatment. Hospitals do not have software for searching drug information and drug interactions Conclusion: Doctors should regularly update the drug information, comply with the prescription regulations, and avoid interactions when prescribing. The pharmacy department should advise the hospital director to sign a close contract with the pharmaceutical companies to supply drugs to patients fully and promptly.