Abstract | UNLABELLED: OBJECTIVE: To determine the use and appropriateness of usage of statins in out-patients attending Siriraj Hospital in 2008. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Medical records of all patients in Siriraj Hospital who received statins from January 1st to December 31st, 2008 were reviewed. The appropriateness of statins used was analyzed in 247 medical records based on number of risks and 10-year risk. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Inappropriate use of statins at Siriraj Hospital is very common. Interventions for promoting more appropriate use of statins should be implemented.
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Authors | Nattakarn Suwansuksree, Visanu Thamlikitkul, Preyanuj Yamwong |
Journal | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
(J Med Assoc Thai)
Vol. 93 Suppl 1
Pg. S179-86
(Jan 2010)
ISSN: 0125-2208 [Print] Thailand |
PMID | 20364573
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Drugs, Generic
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- Simvastatin
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Drug Utilization Review
(methods, statistics & numerical data)
- Drugs, Generic
(economics, therapeutic use)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
(economics, therapeutic use)
- Hypercholesterolemia
(drug therapy)
- Male
- Medical Records
- Middle Aged
- Outpatients
(statistics & numerical data)
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'
(statistics & numerical data)
- Retrospective Studies
- Risk Factors
- Simvastatin
(economics, therapeutic use)
- Thailand
- Treatment Outcome
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