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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Survey of clopidogrel use in a teaching hospital |
Author: | Armenores, P. Wiltshire, S. Tonkin, A. Shakib, S. |
Citation: | Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 2006; 36(1):40-43 |
Publisher: | Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia |
Issue Date: | 2006 |
ISSN: | 1445-937X 2055-2335 |
Organisation: | Medicine Learning and Teaching Unit |
Statement of Responsibility: | Paul Armenores, Stephanie L Wiltshire,Anne L Tonkin,Sepehr Shakib |
Abstract: | Aim: To develop guidelines for clopidogrel prescribing and survey its use to ascertain the need for changes in prescribing patterns. Method: Guidelines were developed after a literature review. Prescribing patterns were assessed by a cross sectional survey which investigated the therapy of inpatients identified taking clopidogrel at a teaching hospital over a 2-month period. Measures of concordance were indications for clopidogrel, contraindications to NSAIDs, timing and range of clopidogrel dosage and associated use of aspirin. Results: Data were collected from 69 patients. 29 (42%) were taking clopidogrel for secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease - 14 for appropriate indications. 23 (33%) were given clopidogrel before and/or following percutaneous coronary intervention - 11 had an appropriate combined aspirin and clopidogrel loading dose, and 20 had appropriate combined long term therapy. 15 (22%) received clopidogrel for secondary prevention of cerebrovascular disease and 7/15 had appropriate indications. 2 (2.9%) patients with peripheral vascular disease and 1 (1.4%) with chronic atrial fibrillation were treated directly with clopidogrel. 3 (4.3%) patients had unknown indications. Conclusions: A large proportion of clopidogrel prescribing did not have a good evidence base. For safety and economic reasons, prescribers need to be made aware of current evidence and recommendations. |
DOI: | 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2006.tb00885.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.2055-2335.2006.tb00885.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Pharmacology publications |
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