Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8406

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Publication type: Journal Article

Brodrick A, Preece G, Bird HA, Wright V.
Factors that may influence the prescribing habits of rheumatologists.
J Clin Hosp Pharm 1983 Dec; 8:(4):333-8

Abstract:

Factors which influence the prescribing habits of rheumatologists were studied, using a questionnaire survey of members of the British Association for Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. A total of 241 (86%) of the association members responded to the survey. The results indicated the professional journals and independent sources such as the Prescribers Journal are highly thought of by rheumatologists, and that advertisements and popular journals are less likely to be important in the transmission of awareness of a new drug. The most important aspects of information considered to be necessary for inclusion in a data card or information bulletin were adverse reactions or side effects. Specific details of the drug formulation or presentation were considered to be of much less importance. Rheumatologists prefer to prescribe by generic name and are likely to use 2 or 3 drugs in the treatment of a patient.

Keywords:
Drug Utilization* Great Britain Humans Prescriptions, Drug Questionnaires Rheumatic Diseases/drug therapy* Rheumatology* Time Factors