December 1, 2016Open Access

Assessment of core drug use indicators using WHO/INRUD methodology at primary healthcare centers in Bahawalpur, Pakistan

MAMuhammad AtifIslamia University of Bahawalpur MSMuhammad Rehan SarwarUniversity of Sargodha MAMuhammad AzeemUniversity of the Punjab

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Irrational use of drugs was observed in all healthcare facilities. This study necessitates the need to implement the WHO/INRUD recommended 12 core interventions to promote rational use of medicines.

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