Evaluation of Human Albumin Use Pattern in a Referral Teaching Hospital

 Background: Albumin is generally used in hypovolemic conditions and due to its high cost and complicated manufacturing process, its appropriate use is a vital issue to be considered. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pattern of Albumin prescription in Imam Khomeini teaching hospital in Urm...

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Main Authors: Sara Nafisi, Sina Akhavan, Afshin Shiva, Mahroo Ghasempour, Parisa Dariush, Khadijeh Makhdoomi, Shima Hatamkhani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD) 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Care
Subjects:
use
Online Access:https://jpc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jpc/article/view/279
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Summary: Background: Albumin is generally used in hypovolemic conditions and due to its high cost and complicated manufacturing process, its appropriate use is a vital issue to be considered. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pattern of Albumin prescription in Imam Khomeini teaching hospital in Urmia, Iran.country. Methods: This study was carried out between December 2014 to December 2015 in the Imam Khomeini hospital, affiliated to Urmia University of Medical Sciences, using pre-designed forms covering demographic data and clinical and laboratory information that was completed by the educated pharmacist on a daily observational basis. Results: A total of 202 patients were selected with the mean age of 55.9±20.5 years, including 53% male patients. The highest prescription percentages were for patients with the diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Cancers (10.9%) while most of the patients were admitted in burn ward (16.3%). Overall 2755 Albumin 20% vials equal to almost 3030 million Rials were used while only 79 (39.1%) of the prescriptions were appropriate. Hypoalbuminemia was responsible for the highest number of inappropriate indications. Conclusion: Our results showed a low percentage of acceptable prescriptions which highlights the necessity for reviewing and supervising the utilization of Albumin in this hospital.
ISSN:2322-4630
2322-4509