Prescription Pattern of Anti-Asthma Medications in University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that significantly impact on the quality of life and poses a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Effective management of asthma relies heavily on appropriate drug utilization. This study aimed to evaluate the prescription patterns of anti-asthma drugs at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Choba, Rivers State, over a four-year period (2020-2023). Specific objectives included 1) To determine the frequency and distribution of anti-asthma drug prescriptions, 2) To identify the most frequently used routes of administration, 3) To identify trends in anti-asthma drug prescription, and 4) To determining the average frequency of hospital visits by asthma patients.