title: What action for rational drug use?
abstract: The author reviews the use of medicinal drugs in Pakistan and suggests measures for improving the present situation. Particular attention is given to the selection, availability and rational use of essential drugs. Reference is also made to procurement policy, quality control, drug registration and control, the education of doctors and pharmacists, the dissemination of drug information, prescribing practices, and the availability of prescription drugs without prescription.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D004345:Drug Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010154:Pakistan; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000592:standards; D011786:Quality Control