Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella; Nasir Tajure Wabe.

2022, Vol: 12, Issue: 8

12/8Current Issue Online First Archive Aims and Scope Abstracting & Indexing Most Accessed Articles Most Downloaded Articles Most Cited Articles

Required files to be uploaded

Authorship Declaration

« Previous Article

Original Research

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2012; 2(1): 66-70

Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe..

Cited by (2)

Abstract
Background: A prescription is an instruction from a prescriber to a dispenser. The prescriber is not always a doctor but can also be a paramedical worker, such as a medical assistant, a midwife or a nurse. Thus, the most important requirement is that the prescription be clear, legible and indicate precisely what should be taken. Therefore, in order for a patient to have the best treatment, rational drug prescription should be the habit of every prescriber. Aim: To assess prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescription order writing in Jimma health center. Methods: A retrospective study design was conducted. One year prescription papers were collected and essential elements of a prescription were checked. The data was filled in well structured questionarre and analyzed using SPSS for window version16.0. Result: Average drugs per prescription were 2.13. Among these, prescriptions with two drugs account (54.9%) and three drugs (27.9%). Age, sex and card number was written on 81.8%, 76.3% and 39.8% of prescription respectively. Name of the patient was written on all prescription. Most drugs were written in generic name (88.5%)
Conclusion: This study shows good adherence for some variables and poor adherence for other variables. In-service training should be provided to prescribers to promote rational prescription.

Key words: Prescriptions, adherence, prescription paper, rational drug use, Ethiopia

	ARTICLE TOOLS
	Abstract
	PDF Fulltext
	How to cite this article
	Citation Tools
	Related Records
	Articles by Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella Articles by Nasir Tajure Wabe.
	on Google
	on Google Scholar

This Article Cited By the following articles

Prescription of Generic Drugs National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2013; 3(1): 1.	1

Trends of articles published in National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology NJPPP National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2013; 3(2): 102.	2

How to Cite this Article

Pubmed Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe.. Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2012; 2(1): 66-70.

Web Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe.. Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=11901 [Access: August 03, 2022].

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe.. Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2012; 2(1): 66-70.

Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe.. Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2012), [cited August 03, 2022]; 2(1): 66-70.

Harvard Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe. (2012) Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 2 (1), 66-70.

Turabian Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe.. 2012. Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2 (1), 66-70.

Chicago Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe.. "Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2 (2012), 66-70.

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Sadikalmahdi Hussen Abdella, Nasir Tajure Wabe. (2012) Prescribers adherence to the basic principles of prescrption orders writing in South West Ethiopia. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2 (1), 66-70.



Copyright � 2022 National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology All Rights Reserved. Subject to change without notice from or liability to National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. For best results, please use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome	Contact Information Publisher publishernjppp@gmail.com Editorial query editornjppp1@gmail.com MOB - 8780040272

Contact Information

How to cite this article