ANALYSIS OF ANALGESIC DRUG PRESCRIPTION IN ONE OF THE PHARMACY IN BANDUNG CITY

Abstract

Analgesics are among the most widely consumed drugs by the public and are readily available not only at licensed pharmaceutical facilities, such as pharmacies, drug stores, clinics, and hospitals, but also in non-pharmaceutical outlets, such as small and large shops and stalls. As pain relievers, analgesics are commonly sought by patients for both self-medication and doctor-prescribed treatments, making the correct selection crucial to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Inaccurate prescribing patterns of analgesics can lead to side effects, drug interactions, and potentially serious adverse reactions.

This study aims to analyze the patterns of analgesic prescriptions in a pharmacy in Bandung from January 2024 to April 2024, examining the distribution of analgesic groups, drug types, generic versus non-generic categories, analgesic combinations, and any drug interactions. Conducted as a descriptive study with retrospective data collection, the research analyzed 215 analgesic prescriptions using purposive sampling, with findings presented in frequency tables.

The results revealed that 43.37% of prescriptions were for the phenylacetic acid group, with paracetamol prescribed most frequently at 43.37%. Non-generic analgesics accounted for 64.24% of prescriptions, single analgesics for 92.90%, and no drug interactions were observed in any prescriptions. The predominant prescribing pattern identified was for non-generic, single analgesics, primarily diclofenac from the phenylacetic acid group, with no drug interactions noted according to the MIMS 2016 reference.