A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY COMPARING THE KNOWLEDGE OF ESSENTIAL MEDICINES AMONG UNDER GRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS OF A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL
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Essential medicines, knowledge, MBBS, drugs
Abstract
Background: Essential medicine list of a country covers the drugs used for the treatment of prevalent diseases and commonly used drugs. The latest update of the National list of essential medicines of India was done in the year 2022. The competency based medical education in India envisages the Indian medical graduate to demonstrate the ability to prescribe therapies based on the principles of rational drug therapy, scientific validity, evidence, andcost.It is crucial for the Indian medical graduate to acquire knowledge on essential medicines asthey ensure safe and cost-effective treatment. This study evaluates and compares the knowledge of essential medicines among undergraduate medical students of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) course.
Materials and method: 250 undergraduate medical students, 125 each from phase II and phase III of MBBS course were randomly selected for the study. A revalidated questionnaire consisting of multiple-choice questions was distributed among the students and collected after filling. Analysis was done based on the points scored by each student.
Results: Among the 250 students participated,3 % do not know the concept of essential medicines and 2 % are not sure about their understanding of essential medicines concept. The response to questionnaire showed that 20 % of students scored below 50 % points. The analysis proveda statistically significant difference in knowledge of essential medicines between phase II and phase III MBBS students.
Conclusion: The Knowledge of essential medicines among MBBS students are limited. The students of Phase III MBBS course had more knowledge on essential medicines compared to the students who had completed phase II MBBS.
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Dr Ushabhayi C
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College Thrissur.
Dr Binoy E B
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College Thrissur.
Dr Sasmi M B
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College Thrissur.
Dr Lima K M
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College Thrissur.