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An analysis of the usage of antibiotics in the private health care sector : a managed health care approach
(North-West University, 2004)
The most frequent intervention performed by physicians is the writing of a prescription. Modern medicine has been remarkably effective in managing diseases. Medicines play a fundamental role in the effectiveness, efficiency ...
Prescribing patterns of antidepressants with known off–label indications among adults
(2014)
“Off-label use” is defined as the use of medicine for indications other than recommended or registered for, e.g. the prescribing of a particular active substance for a patient younger than the substance is recommended or ...
Prescribing patterns of asthma treatment in the private healthcare sector of South Africa
(2013)
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways and affects many people regardless of their age, gender, race and socioeconomic status. Since asthma is recognised as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in people ...
The treatment of paediatric asthma in the private health care sector of South Africa : a retrospective drug utilisation review
(North-West University, 2010)
Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children worldwide. The prescribing patterns of the medication used to treat asthma in South Africa, as well as the prevalence of paediatric asthma are of interest and need ...