A Questionnaire Based Survey to Assess the Knowledge about Rational Use of Medicine among Interns in a Tertiary Care Centre

AIMS& OBJECTIVE To evaluate the knowledge of rational drug prescribing pattern in interns in tertiary care centre. METHODS A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was designed.100 interns were instructed for completing the questionnaire. RESULTS About 58 % of the interns were aware of Rational Use of Medicines.33 % knowledgeable about Essential drug list, 28 % about Essential medicine, 54 % about P drugs.30 % claimed to practice rationally. CONCLUSION Adequate prescribing knowledge is a basic requirement for rational prescribing. Educational interventions to promote rational use of medicine should be organized regularly to promote implementation of these concepts.