Analysis of Antipsychotics Used for Schizophrenia in44Hospitals in Guangdong Province During the Pe-riod2000～2002

VernacularTitle:2000年～2002年广东地区44家医院抗精神分裂症药物应用分析
Author: Caihong QU ; Ling TAO ; Yongming ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: schizophrenia; drug; sum of money; DDDs
From: China Pharmacy 2001;0(12):-
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: OBJECTIVE:To investigate the current situation and developing trend of the drugs for schizophrenia in Guangdong Province.METHODS:The defined daily dose(DDD)system for drug utilization recommended by WHO was adopted.The data of antipsychotic consumption in44hospitals of Guangdong Province during the period2000～2002were col?lected and analysed.RESULTS:The sum of money of consumption of antipsychotics for schizophrenia in Guangdong Province was increasing year by year,and the use of the first generation antipsychotics was declining year by year and the second was increasing.CONCLUSION:The second generation antipsychotics for schizophrenia with good therapeutic effect,less ARDs will occupy the market of antipsychotics.