Rational use of medicines, as defined by the WHO, means that patients receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their individual requirements, for an adequate period of time, and at the lowest cost to them and their community.
Irrational use of medicines is a widespread global problem. It manifests as polypharmacy (too many medications), use of antibiotics for viral infections, overuse of injections, inappropriate self-medication, and failure to prescribe in accordance with clinical guidelines.
The consequences of irrational medicine use are severe: antimicrobial resistance, adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, treatment failures, medication wastage, and unnecessary financial burden on patients and healthcare systems.
A clinical pharmacist plays a central role in promoting rational medicine use. Through prescription review, medication reconciliation, and patient counseling, we ensure that every medicine prescribed is necessary, effective for the indication, safe for the patient, and administered correctly.
At CVX Pharmacy, we apply the principles of rational medicine use in every patient interaction. Our pharmacists are trained to identify unnecessary medications, flag inappropriate prescribing, recommend cost-effective alternatives (including quality generics), and educate patients on proper use.
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