Drug utilization evaluation of pantoprazole in Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) hospital and research centre, India.

Objective: To evaluate the rational use of Pantoprazole by analyzing the appropriateness of prescription.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was performed within four months in 150 patients hospitalized in Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Centre, India. Demographic data, type and doses of Pantoprazole, including risk factors, and other relevant clinical data were recorded.