Analysis of irrational prescriptions for discharge medication in a tertiary hospital
Objective To investigate the irrational prescriptions for discharge medication in the Second People's Hospital of Hefei,analyze the causes and study the improvement measures.Methods The prescriptions for discharge medication from March 2022 to February 2023 in hospital were reviewed and the reasons for irrational orders were summarized and analyzed from three perspectives:clinical,pharmaceutical and information system.Results Among 28 387 prescriptions for discharge medication,551 were irrational,with an irrational rate of 1.94%,including 190 non-standard prescriptions,accounting for 0.67%,and 361 inappropriate prescriptions,accounting for 1.27%.Conclusion Pharmaceutical professionals and clinical doctors should update their professional knowledge and strengthen communication and collaboration to achieve rational drug use;continuous improvement of electronic prescription system can reduce the risk of system operation errors and improve the rationality of prescriptions for discharge medication.