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International journal of Nursing Education & Research

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
Mcmed International
International journal of Nursing Education & Research
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
USE OF NON-FORMULARY DRUGS IN CHILDREN: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
Author
Eluri Thiranya*, Bandi Vasavi, Kanakam Bhavya, Purushothaman M, Sorakayal Nayomi
Email
thiranyaeluri112@gmail.com
keyword
formulary drugs; pediatric wards; Child
Abstract
We will analyses prescriptions of non-formulary medicines to neonates and children, identify adverse drug reactions (ADRs), identify drug interactions, and identify medications that may pose potential hazards. In January and May 2022, the study hospital conducted a prospective exploratory study at the general pediatric oncology, pediatric wards, neonatal care unit and pediatric intensive care. We discovered that non-formulary drugs and other medicines may interact moderately to severely when we searched electronic health records for adverse drug reactions and consulted Micromedex®. There were 110 non-formulary drugs administered to children or neonates. Children were able to use 45 % of these drugs, 11.1% off-label, and 35.7% not approved for children. ADRs were associated with 5 drugs out of 5 that were potentially nonformulary; 12.5% of prescriptions were nonformulary; 4.8% of drugs had potential interactions. Hospitals that participated in the study frequently prescribed drugs that were not on the formulary and therefore were not approved for use in children. These studies facilitate the assessment of hospital formularies relevant to children's health and Inform patients about the special indications for medicines
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