Analysis of Lipid Modifying Agents Used in 83 Hospitals in Shanghai During the Period 2004～2006 / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the use and trend of lipid modifying agents in 83 Shanghai hospitals during the period 2004～2006.METHODS:Lipid modifying agents used in 83 Shanghai hospitals were analyzed statistically in respect of the kinds,consumption sum and DDDs etc.RESULTS:During the period 2004～2006,the use of lipid modifying agents increased year by year,with mean annual incremental rate of 15.40% in consumption sum and 15.37% in DDDs,but the average daily costs had no significant change.Leading the list in terms of consumption quantity were simvastatin,pravastatin and fenofibrate.CONCLUSION:The development trend of lipid modifying agents is promising.