A recent report said, In India, only about 20%-30% of doctors write out a detailed prescription. The prescription should contain all the information about how and when the medicine should be consumed like Time of meal, time of day, with or without food, what type of food or drink depending on the drug prescribed. For example, aspirin should be taken after meals to decrease its side effects on the stomach. Milk and calcium should not be given with iron, as its absorption will be less. Also a recent report indicated pills should not be taken with citrus fruit juice but with water only.
Any mistake or miscommunication can lead to adverse events or reduced efficacy. Should we really check with these factors when a patient report to us about reduced effect of a medicine? Do you think a prescription should contain all these information relevant to the drug prescribed? How long should be the…
