Renal function assessment in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions. A pilot study in a primary care centre.

Objectives: To determine the current state of renal function monitoring carried out on patients treated with NSAIDs.

Material And Method: We selected patients from a Primary Care Centre who had received NSAIDs for the first time. We checked if renal function was measured and/or controlled 2 months pre/6 months post-NSAID administration in order to assess if patient renal function was known at the time of prescription and afterwards.