Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

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Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (IJPP) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs. With more...

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Harish G Bagewadi, Priyadarshini M Deodurg, Syed Wasif*


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A questionnaire based cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding concept of rational use of medicines among second year medical students


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Author Details : Harish G Bagewadi, Priyadarshini M Deodurg, Syed Wasif*

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2021

Article Page : 88-91

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2021.014



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Abstract

Background: The main goal of teaching clinical pharmacology, concept of rational usage of medicines to medical students is to imbibe the knowledge, skills so that in future as a clinicians they will be able to weigh the potential benefits versus risks of a treatment along with its cost-effectiveness.
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and perceptions about rational use of medicines in second year medical students.
Materials and Methods: This was a questionnaire -based, cross-sectional study. The study participants were second year medical students (152). The questionnaire was designed to assess the knowledge, perceptions about rational usage of medicines.
Results: Were expressed as counts and percentages. Majority of respondents were aware about over the counter medicines (72%), importance of reading medicine label (86%). Majority of the students 84% purchased all medicines written in prescription.
Conclusion: Majority of the students were aware about the concept of rational usage of medicines which seems to be a positive finding.

Keywords: Rational use of medicines, Knowledge, Perceptions.


How to cite : Bagewadi H G, Deodurg P M , Wasif S , A questionnaire based cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding concept of rational use of medicines among second year medical students. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2021;8(1):88-91

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