Utilization of Narcotic Analgesics in Patients with Cancerous Pain in Our Hospital in 2004～2007 / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the utilization of narcotic analgesics in patients with cancerous pain in our hospital. METHODS:The consumption of Morphine and Pethidine in our hospital in 2004～2007 was analyzed statistically. RESULTS:The consumption quantity of Morphine sulfate controlled-release tablets has been on the rise from 2004 to 2007,while that of Morphine Hydrochloride Injection experienced little change and that of Pethidine Hydrochloride Injection showed a downward trend. CONCLUSION:The structure for the use of narcotic analgesics in our hospital tends to be reasonable,which is basically in line with the Guiding Principle of Pain Relief Ladder for Cancer Pain.