Rational Use of Nutritional Supplements in A Government Hospital: A Cross - Sectional Analysis

Nutritional supplements such as iron, folic acid, calcium, multi – vitamin, and ascorbic acid are commonly prescribed in health care settings. However, irrational, or inappropriate use of these supplements can lead to adverse effects, unnecessary costs, and contribute to the development of drug resistance in some cases. In government hospitals, where resources are often limited, ensuring that supplements are prescribed rationally is crucial for both improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare resources. The aim of the study is Rational use of nutritional supplements in a government hospital: A Cross – Sectional Analysis. This is a Cross – sectional, observational study conducted in APPVP Hospital, Narasaraopet, over a period of 6 months, A total of 200 patients were prescribed with nutritional supplements. According to the study, the overall patient’s demographics of sex distribution in the study are, 90 patients were males (45%) and 110 patients were females (55%). A wide range of patients were involved in the study whose age group ranges from 18 to 60 years and above. In our study we concluded that a notable portion of prescriptions for multivitamins and Ascorbic acid were not in accordance with established guidelines.