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Psychiatric prescribing patterns among 300 outpatients revealed an average of 2.44 drugs per encounter, with 76% of prescriptions including anticholinergic drugs.
Cross-Sectional (n=300)
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This study demonstrates a high rate of polypharmacy and exclusive use of trade names in psychiatric prescriptions at a Bangladeshi teaching hospital, highlighting the need for rational prescribing strategies.
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High anticholinergic polypharmacy in psychiatric outpatients merits monitoring; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes in similar settings.
Any et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Psychiatric disorders (n=300). Psychiatric prescriptions was evaluated on Patterns of prescription and drug use. Psychiatric prescribing patterns among 300 outpatients revealed an average of 2.44 drugs per encounter, with 76% of prescriptions including anticholinergic drugs.
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