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The review aims to analyze the effectiveness of prescription pattern monitoring studies in promoting rational use of medicines.

A systematic review of prescription pattern monitoring studies and their effectiveness in promoting rational use of medicines

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Systematic review assesses effectiveness of prescription pattern monitoring, suggesting improvements in medicine use.

The review aims to analyze the effectiveness of prescription pattern monitoring studies in promoting rational use of medicines.
Conducted a data search on the internet
Collected and analyzed multiple prescription pattern monitoring studies across various drug classes
Included studies using WHO prescribing indicators
Majority of studies indicate non-adherence by physicians to regulatory guidelines, resulting in irrational medicine use
Irrational use correlates with increased treatment failures and antimicrobial resistance
Emphasizes the need for essential drugs prescribed by generic names as per WHO guidelines

Jain et al. (2015) studied this question.

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