Descriptive and drug utilization studies

Natasa Gisev; Janet Sluggett

doi:10.1016/B978-0-128-12735-3.00027-3

Descriptive and drug utilization studies

Natasa Gisev, Janet Sluggett

Centre for Medicine Use and Safety

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Abstract

Drug utilization studies aim to increase our understanding of how medicines are being used in society, ensuring that medicines are used in an appropriate or rational manner. As a field of research, drug utilization studies have evolved over time and there are now a number of methodological approaches and applications. This chapter provides an overview of the origin and scope of drug utilization studies as a field of research, as well as the key steps and methodological aspects to consider when undertaking drug utilization studies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
Editors	Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar
Place of Publication	Netherlands
Publisher	Elsevier
Chapter	202
Pages	344-355
Number of pages	12
Volume	1
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128127353
ISBN (Print)	9780128127360
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-128-12735-3.00027-3
Publication status	Published - 20 Jun 2019

Keywords

Analytical
Cross-sectional
Defined daily doses
Descriptive
Drug use evaluation
Drug utilization
Incidence
Longitudinal
Medicines
Pharmacoepidemiology
Prevalence

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