Irrational drug use

pertains to theuse
of drugs when
they are not
needed. It also
means prescribing
drugs withouW
hen used
rationally, they

produce
thedesired effect
of improving
patients
ailments. Their
irrational use on
the hand leads
to prolongation of
the illness,

development of
adverse effects,
and unnecessary
expense. The use
of medicines
inappropriately
and inefficiently
is a very serious
problem all over

the world and

atany given time,
it is estimated that
more than 50 %
are either
incorrect
prescriptions
or inappropriately
dispensed or sold.

Many patients do
not know how to
correctly take
the prescribed
drugs or do not
have access to
essential
medicines.
Irrational drug use

pertains to theuse
of drugs when
they are not
needed. It also
means prescribing
drugs without
adequate
scrutinyregarding
their efficacy,

safety,
affordability,