A drug utilization study to evaluate the prescribing pattern of clotrimazole dusting powder in dermatophytosis

Deepak Jakhar; Pallavi Mishra; Dhiraj Dhoot; Saiprasad Patil

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20260382

Authors

Deepak Jakhar Dermosphere Clinic, New Delhi, India
Pallavi Mishra Department of Global Medical Affairs, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai, India
Dhiraj Dhoot Department of Global Medical Affairs, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai, India
Saiprasad Patil Department of Global Medical Affairs, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20260382

Keywords:

Drug utilization, WHO, Clotrimazole

Abstract

The drug utilization studies are essential tools for the monitoring various healthcare system. According to the world health organization (WHO), a drug utilization study is "the marketing, distribution, prescription, and drug usage in a society, leading to medical, social, and economic consequences".

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