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Patient access to compounded drugs in paediatrics after discharge from a tertiary centre.
- Source :
- Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088); Jun2019, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p193-199, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Objective To describe the problems faced by young patients and their parents when obtaining and using compounded drugs. Methods This prospective observational descriptive study included patients 0 to 21 years of age who were discharged from a mother–child tertiary hospital with a prescription containing at least one compounded drug between February 2016 and July 2016. Families were called 7 to 10 business days after discharge to complete a telephone follow-up questionnaire. Retail pharmacies were contacted to obtain additional information in order to compare the dispensed compounded drug with the prescription and published master formulas. Results The parents of 71 patients with a median age of 6.9 months were surveyed regarding 99 compounded drugs corresponding to 34 different oral formulations. Out of 314 issues identified, 252 were considered as problems: 9 involved major and 243 minor problems with real or potential consequences. Conclusion This study identified a significant number of compounding-related problems. It suggests that current practice standards are insufficient and action should be taken to improve the use and the dispensation of compounded drugs to ensure patients' safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DOSAGE forms of drugs
DRUG side effects
HEALTH services accessibility
LONGITUDINAL method
RESEARCH methodology
MEDICAL prescriptions
MOTHER-child relationship
SCIENTIFIC observation
PATIENT safety
PEDIATRICS
PHARMACEUTICAL chemistry
QUESTIONNAIRES
SURVEYS
TELEPHONES
DISCHARGE planning
PARENT attitudes
TERTIARY care
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12057088
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136465753
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxy120