Abstract:
In developing countries like Bangladesh, medically inappropriate, ineffective, and
economically inefficient use of pharmaceuticals is commonly observed in the health care
system throughout the world. Various forms of inappropriate prescribing often remain
unnoticed by those who are involved in health sector decision making or delivery of
health services. This problem will usually come to the attention of health decision makers
or managers when there is an acute shortage of pharmaceutical budget and action for cost
efficiency is required.
This study investigated the pattern of utilization of health care services provided
by the Upazila Health Complex (UHC). The overall aim of the study was to identify the
factors that are affecting the use of Health Care (HC) services and to provide policy
recommendations for improving the utilization of HC facilities at the UHC level. The
study focuses on socio-economic factors, knowledge and attitude of the people and
demographic factors that are affecting the use of HC services from population
perspectives. The irrational use of drugs in the health care system is not only because of
the financial reasons but also the policy makers and managers are usually most
concerned. Irrational use of drug is harmful for the patients and for the nations.
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
