Authors :
G Geethika; Chandana Chowdary; P. Dhanraj; Dr. I.S.V. Manvitha
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6968736
Abstract :
The study of psychotropic drugs prescription
pattern gives an image of drug preference and rationality
of medication use. Psychological health when neglected
for too long becomes crucial to the overall well-being of
individuals, societies and countries. Utilization of
psychotropic medications, consequences on actual life
efficiency in clinical practice need continuous study.
Understanding how inseparable psychological and
physical health really are, and how their influence on each
other is intricate and profound. This study aims to analyze
antipsychotic prescriptions and compare whether they
confirm to the primary prescribing indicators by WHO.
Methodology:
A Retrospective observational study was performed
in the department of Psychiatry in Malla Reddy College
of Pharmacy on 101 subjects, who were selected based on
inclusion and exclusion criteria. Prescriptions along with
participant demographics were documented on the data
collection form, the medications were classified
accordingly and was then analyzed using simple mean
method and percentage method. Statistical clarification
was done to decode the unbiased analysis and final
conclusions were drawn.
Results:
Out of 101 patients analyzed, 60% were males and
40% were females, 77% were below 50 years. According
to the study findings the most commonly used
psychotropic drugs were lorazepam (25%) and
haloperidol (18.25%). 63.39 is the percentage of antipsychotropic drugs prescribed from Essential Drugs List
(EDL). Oral route was the most frequently used route of
administration (61%) compared to Intramuscular (23%)
and Intravenous (16%). The prescription pattern analysis
also reveals that polytherapy was most commonly seen
(35%) when compared with monotherapy (1%).
Conclusion:
In the present study, Traditional drugs (TCA’s,
Atypical and typical antipsychotics) were prescribed
more in comparison to Novel antidepressants (SSRIs and
SNRIs). Medications were prescribed rationally and
judiciously. Though the prescribed percentage of drugs
from EDL (Essential Drug List) was high, drug accuracy
with the disorder was low, which has to be improved.
Percentage of generic drug prescribing is low, where the
challenges on frequent use of brand names to be address.
Keywords :
Depression, Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse/Dependence, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety.
The study of psychotropic drugs prescription
pattern gives an image of drug preference and rationality
of medication use. Psychological health when neglected
for too long becomes crucial to the overall well-being of
individuals, societies and countries. Utilization of
psychotropic medications, consequences on actual life
efficiency in clinical practice need continuous study.
Understanding how inseparable psychological and
physical health really are, and how their influence on each
other is intricate and profound. This study aims to analyze
antipsychotic prescriptions and compare whether they
confirm to the primary prescribing indicators by WHO.
Methodology:
A Retrospective observational study was performed
in the department of Psychiatry in Malla Reddy College
of Pharmacy on 101 subjects, who were selected based on
inclusion and exclusion criteria. Prescriptions along with
participant demographics were documented on the data
collection form, the medications were classified
accordingly and was then analyzed using simple mean
method and percentage method. Statistical clarification
was done to decode the unbiased analysis and final
conclusions were drawn.
Results:
Out of 101 patients analyzed, 60% were males and
40% were females, 77% were below 50 years. According
to the study findings the most commonly used
psychotropic drugs were lorazepam (25%) and
haloperidol (18.25%). 63.39 is the percentage of antipsychotropic drugs prescribed from Essential Drugs List
(EDL). Oral route was the most frequently used route of
administration (61%) compared to Intramuscular (23%)
and Intravenous (16%). The prescription pattern analysis
also reveals that polytherapy was most commonly seen
(35%) when compared with monotherapy (1%).
Conclusion:
In the present study, Traditional drugs (TCA’s,
Atypical and typical antipsychotics) were prescribed
more in comparison to Novel antidepressants (SSRIs and
SNRIs). Medications were prescribed rationally and
judiciously. Though the prescribed percentage of drugs
from EDL (Essential Drug List) was high, drug accuracy
with the disorder was low, which has to be improved.
Percentage of generic drug prescribing is low, where the
challenges on frequent use of brand names to be address.
Keywords :
Depression, Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychotherapy, Substance Abuse/Dependence, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety.
