“Prescription Patterns of Statins in Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital, Khartoum - Sudan”
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Background: The discovery of antihyperlipidemic drugs, particularly statins, has led to significant progress in both primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. Optimal pharmaceutical usage is critical for achieving excellent healthcare outcomes for patients and mitigating the financial burden.
Aim: The main objective of this study is to assess the prescribing and utilization patterns of statins in the outpatient department of Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan.
Methods: Three-month observational research was conducted to evaluate statin prescription practices at a university hospital in Sudan. We monitored three different types of statins that were accessible at the hospital. A total of 204 prescriptions from the hospital's outpatient department were included, and the prescribing patterns were subjected to statistical analysis.
Results: The study findings indicated that the majority of consumers were male (52.9%) and had reached the age of 60 (53.4%). Atorvastatin was the most often prescribed statin for hyperlipidemia, with a total of 153 patients receiving it. The initial dose of 20 mg was given to 113 patients, and 115 patients had their dosage adjusted. Statins are administered for disorders other than the ones mentioned.
Conclusion: Despite being aware of the medication's adverse effects, the prescribers at the Sudan teaching hospital were seen to follow the recommended guidelines while prescribing the prescription, demonstrating sound clinical judgement and adherence.
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