To Study The Drug Utilization Pattern Of Drugs Used In Treatment Of Thyroid Patients In Tertiary Care Hospital, Bathinda

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | 03 | Page :
    By

    Koustov Moni Ray,

  • Rizwan Riyaz,

  • Chandan Kumar,

  • Juwel Alkawsar Ahmed,

  • Amritpal Singh,

  • Uma jyoti,

  1. Intern, Department of Pharmacy, Aydesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  2. Intern, Department of Pharmacy, Aydesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  3. Intern, Department of Pharmacy, Aydesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  4. Intern, Department of Pharmacy, Aydesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  5. Associate Professor, Adesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  6. Associate Professor, Adesh Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to assess the drug prescription trends for thyroid disorders in a tertiary care setting, with a focus on medication choice, dosage patterns, and patient self-medication behaviour. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 84 patients diagnosed with thyroid disorders. Data were collected regarding the type of disorder, prescribed drugs (dose and frequency), comorbidities, and self-medication practices. Descriptive statistics were applied to identify prescription trends. Results: Hypothyroidism was more common (27.1%) than hyperthyroidism (11.3%). Among those with hypothyroidism, 34.5% had coexisting health conditions, while 20.2% of hyperthyroid patients had comorbidities. Levothyroxine was the most prescribed drug for hypothyroidism, typically at 25–50 mcg doses. Methimazole and carbimazole were used for hyperthyroidism, with variable dosages. Alarmingly, 57.1% of patients reported self-medicating without medical supervision, increasing the risk of adverse effects. Conclusion: Hypothyroidism is the predominant thyroid disorder in this cohort, with levothyroxine as the mainstay treatment. High rates of self-medication highlight the urgent need for patient counselling and standardized treatment protocols to improve medication safety and compliance.

Keywords: Thyroid disorders, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, levothyroxine, methimazole, self-medication, prescription trends.

How to cite this article:
Koustov Moni Ray, Rizwan Riyaz, Chandan Kumar, Juwel Alkawsar Ahmed, Amritpal Singh, Uma jyoti. To Study The Drug Utilization Pattern Of Drugs Used In Treatment Of Thyroid Patients In Tertiary Care Hospital, Bathinda. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology. 2025; 15(03):-.
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Koustov Moni Ray, Rizwan Riyaz, Chandan Kumar, Juwel Alkawsar Ahmed, Amritpal Singh, Uma jyoti. To Study The Drug Utilization Pattern Of Drugs Used In Treatment Of Thyroid Patients In Tertiary Care Hospital, Bathinda. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology. 2025; 15(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjop/article=2025/view=227028


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Volume 15
03
Received 14/08/2025
Accepted 11/09/2025
Published 13/09/2025
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