Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Most prescribing indicators were below the e World Health Organization's recommended standards, except for the number of drugs per prescription and the dispensing time. In addition, most ophthalmic prescriptions lacked adequate and complete prescribing information, and most patients had insufficient post-dispensing knowledge. These findings highlight the urgent need to improve prescribing practices, enhance counseling, and implement targeted educational programs to ensure safer and more effective ophthalmic care.