What is rational use of drugs?

Rational use of drugs according to WHO

What is the rational use of drugs according to WHO?

Rational use of medicines: patients receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their own individual requirements, for an adequate period of time, and at the lowest cost to them and their community (WHO).

The Five Rights of Medication Administration (5 R's):

1. right drug
2. right route
3. right time 
4. right dose 
5. right patient 

The Seven Rights of Medication Administration (7 R's):

6. Right Documentation 
7. Right Response


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