Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
December 2009
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Vol:
10
Issue:
4

Retrospective audit of the prescribed systemic medication taken by adults using Salaried Primary Care Dental Services in Warwickshire and implications for dental care

Abstract Objectives: To identify the most commonly prescribed systemic medications being taken by patients attending Salaried Primary Care Dental Services (SPCDS) in Warwickshire and to consider the clinical and service commissioning implications. Design: A retrospective analysis of 516 case records taken from the 12 SPCDS clinics in Warwickshire over a one month period. A standardised data sheet was used to record information on medical conditions and prescribed medications. Results: 72% of patients were taking prescribed medications, with 36% taking four or more. Antiepileptics, antipsychotics and antidepressants were the most frequent groups involved. Conclusions: The high levels of medication use and polypharmacy suggest a need for familiarity with the most commonly taken medications in order to aid the assessment of patients’ medical status and maintain vigilance regarding adverse drug reactions. This has implications for the continuing professional development of clinicians. In addition, the relative medical complexity of this patient group requires recognition in commissioning policy.

Key words: Medication, dental, primary care, audit, clinical education, commissioning

Article Price
£15.00
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Page Start
169
Page End
174
Authors
N Ransford, D Tait, C Randall

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