Impact of a Supplementation Policy (STOP) on Prescribing Pattern and Cost in a Rural Referral Hospitals of Sabah

Authors

  • S. Raman
  • Rohani R. N.
  • Shamsuddin A. L.
  • Saharun M. R.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v13i.1801

Keywords:

supplementation policy, cost, appropriateness

Abstract

In Malaysia, there is an increase in both demand and prescribing of supplements. Such trend raises the likelihood of adverse events and treatment costs. Numerous prescribing policies have been suggested for better utilization of resources. However, the adherence and improvement from such policies are yet to be fully characterized.

Author Biographies

S. Raman

Pharmacy Department,
Hospital Keningau,
Keningau, Sabah.

Rohani R. N.

Pharmacy Department,
Hospital Keningau,
Keningau, Sabah.


Shamsuddin A. L.

Pharmacy Department,
Hospital Keningau,
Keningau, Sabah.

Saharun M. R.

Pharmacy Department,
Hospital Keningau,
Keningau, Sabah.

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Published

2019-03-28

How to Cite

Raman, S., R. N., R., A. L., S., & M. R., S. (2019). Impact of a Supplementation Policy (STOP) on Prescribing Pattern and Cost in a Rural Referral Hospitals of Sabah. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 13, 21. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v13i.1801
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