268 AUDIT: GENERIC PRESCRIBING COMPLIANCE IN AN ACUTE HOSPITAL

Abstract Background Generic prescribing is cost-effective, and evidence suggests that clinical outcomes compared with brand name products are largely equivalent. Hospital guidelines recommend medications should be prescribed using the approved generic name, not name. There some exceptions to this. Anecdotal medication reconciliation for patients on admission hospital charted by rather than title. To investigate this we conducted a four-day audit of admitted medical wards in an acute hospital. Methods This took place over period. The Kardex each patient three was reviewed. Patients under cardiology, haematology oncology were excluded. All including whether they or collected. Statistical analysis carried out Microsoft Excel. Results A total 33 kardexes Two hundred fifty-seven Ninety-five as names 63% (n=162) One eighteen different categories prescribed. Enoxaparin ten times title times. antibiotic Piperacillin/tazobactam one time Of eight atorvastatin prescribed, it seven (88%). Conclusion Almost two-thirds titles. However, there room improvement. note, commonly such enoxaparin certain antimicrobials Opportunities e.g., induction, grand rounds Non-Consultant Doctor (NCHD) teaching sessions utilised provide education importance all NCHDs admitting patients.