Prescription Audit of CKD Patients in Nephrology Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Prospective Study

Background: A major global health concern that is linked to a considerable morbidity, mortality, and financial burden is chronic kidney disease. In addition to discussing risk factors, management techniques, stages, causes, and pharmaceutical concerns, this study offers a succinct summary of chronic kidney disease. In addition to highlighting the gradual progression of CKD and its wide range of contributing factors, such as diabetes, hypertension, genetic susceptibility, and drug toxicity, the review emphasizes the significance of early identification and intervention. Modest lifestyle changes, medication-assisted therapies, and routine patient monitoring are all components of successful management regimens. A thorough grasp of CKD enables cooperative efforts to lessen its effects on public health and supports well-informed decision-making. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was designed as a prospective observational study. Our inclusion criteria include Patients of both sexes, Patients willing to participate in the study and provide written and dated informed consent, patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD),patients aged above 25 years. Exclusion Criteria: Patients unwilling to participate or unwilling to provide informed consent, patients aged below 25 years. All collected data were systematically compiled, tabulated, and subjected to statistical analysis. Various graphical representations, including tables, figures, and charts, were employed to summarize and present the results effectively. The Chi-square test was applied for statistical analysis to determine the significance of associationns within the data. Result: A study of 150 CKD patients found the highest prevalence in ages 51-60. Common comorbidities were diabetes (31%) and hypertension (27%). Antibiotics were prescribed to all. Drug interactions occurred in 28.7% of cases, and prescription errors included dose (16%) and frequency (6.7%). Only 4.7% lacked a doctor's signature.