BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing, driven by widespread
antibiotic use. The wide availability of effective antibiotics is under threat, jeopardizing …

Hypertension continues to be an important public health concern because of its associated
morbidity, mortality and economic impact on the society. It is a significant risk factor for …

Background The rational use of medicine improves patient's quality of life. Excessive and
inappropriate prescriptions result in severe consequences. The study of drug use patterns …

Background Rational use of medicines plays a vital role in avoiding preventable adverse
drug effects, maximizing therapeutic outcomes with promoting patient adherence, and …

Introduction Regular reviews of medications, including prescription reviews and adherence
reviews, are vital to support pharmacological effectiveness and optimize health outcomes for …

Since the discovery of levodopa (L‐dopa) in 1967, the range of medications available to
treat Parkinson's disease has increased significantly and guidance on the use, efficacy, and …

Objective Methotrexate (MTX) is the anchor drug in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
due to its effectiveness, tolerability, and cost. This study examines MTX prescribing practices …

Background Medication use assessment has a critical role in promoting the effective and
rational use of pharmaceutical medications. There are no studies that have explored the …

Background Drug use evaluation is a structured, methodological, and criteria-based drug
assessment system that helps to evaluate the actual trend of drug use in a particular setting …

Introduction: Inappropriate use of medicines remains a problem, with consequences
including increasing adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and prolonged hospitalizations. The …