A Study of Drug Utilization Pattern in the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department at Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Research in ophthalmology in India has raised concerns about the improper selection and prescription of essential and generic medicines. To address this, the current study analyzed drug usage patterns in the ophthalmology department of a tertiary care hospital. This study was prospective and observational, conducted from January to December 2021. It included patients visiting the ophthalmology OPD but excluded those with glaucoma, cataracts, and hospitalized cases. Patient information was docume