The document discusses ethical practice and rational use of medicines in Ghana. It outlines criteria for rational use including using medicines appropriately for indications, dosages, and durations. Irrational uses include using medicines when not needed or using wrong medicines. Commonly irrational uses in Ghana include overuse of antibiotics and injections. Regulations aim to prevent improper drug labeling, sales, and promotion. The document presents challenges and achievements in promoting rational use, and concludes all stakeholders have a duty to support rational use approaches in Ghana.
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Ethical practice and rational use
1. Martha Gyansa-Lutterodt (Mrs.) Ghana National Drugs Programme Ethical Practice and Rational use 06/09/09 Ethical Practice and Rational Use of Medicines
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12. Some Rational use Indicators Ethical Practice and Rational Use of Medicines 06/09/09 Indicator Median Average 2006 2006 2002 1998 Number of medicines prescribed per patient contact 3.98 3.98 3.46 4.6 % patients receiving antibiotics 48.35 47.7 42.8 54.0 % patients receiving injections 33.15 30.59 34.90 42.0 % prescribed medicines on EDL 83.80 78.92 96.10 96.1 % prescribed medicines being generics 56.70 55.64 - -
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