Introduction to Rational Use of Drugs
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This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
RATIONAL USE OF DRUGS”
According to Stedman’s Medical Dictionary rational drug use is “a plan of treatment of disease based on the correct interpretation of the symptoms and knowledge of the physiologic action of the remedies”.
'The safe, effective, appropriate and economic use of drugs is called rational use of drugs/medicines'