Utilization of Antineoplastic Drugs and Adjuvant Drugs in Our Hospital During the Period 2005～2008 / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the utilization of antineoplastic drugs and adjuvant drugs in our hospital. METHODS: By a retrospective review, the consumption quantity, consumption sum, and constituent ratio of antineoplastic drugs and adjuvant drugs used in our hospital from 2005 to 2008 were analyzed statistically. RESULTS: The consumption of antineoplastic drugs and assistant drugs had dominated the front places from 2005 to 2008, representing 25.91%, 28.16%, 31.16% and 33.00%, respectively of the total western drugs in terms of consumption sum, assuming a year-on-year increase tendency over the 4 years. Injections took a higher proportion, making up for 75.40%, 79.80%, 80.50% and 78.12%, respectively over the 4 years. The application of antineoplastic drugs and assistant drugs from domestic manufacturers assumed a predominant place. CONCLUSION: It is still necessary to standardize the use of antineoplastic drugs and assistant drugs in our hospital so as to ensure their safety, effectiveness and economy in clinical medication.