A Study of Drug Utilization Pattern and Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Immunosuppressant Drugs in Patients With Skin Disorders in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bihar.

Aims The cost-effective therapy of immunosuppressant drugs in dermatological conditions will not only lead to adherence to rational prescribing but will also increase patient compliance with fewer dropouts due to cost factor. Thus, this study was done to determine and compare the drug utilization pattern, prescribed daily dose/defined daily dose (PDD/DDD) defined by WHO, and the cost-effectiveness ratio of different immunosuppressants.  Methods and material Prescriptions for patients with skin disorders prescribed with any one systematic or topical immunosuppressant were collected.

Role of Sensitization and Awareness Program on Knowledge, Attitude, Views, and Practice of Self-Medication Among MBBS Students in a Medical College of Bihar.

Aims Self-medication is an essential component of self-care; however, its use has significantly increased. Its practice has many risks such as wrong diagnosis, adverse drug reactions, antimicrobial resistance, etc. Being future doctors, self-medication has a special impact on MBBS students.