PRESCRIBING PATTERN OF CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS IN POST THYROIDECTOMY PATIENTS-AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Background: Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of all or part of the thyroid gland and is one of the most commonly done procedures in the world.Hypocalcemia, being the most common complication in the post operative period occurs due to acute parathyroid insufficiency following damage to, or devascularization of, one or more parathyroid glands during surgery.Hence evaluation of it's prescribing pattern is necessary as it negatively impacts their quality of wellbeing and increases hospitalization time.