Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Pharmacists are usually the final link between the medication and the patient.The present study was conducted to assess drug dispensing practices atpharmacies. Materials & Methods: The present study comprised of 176pharmacists. The questionnaire was constructed based on GPP guidelines. The pre-validated semi structured questionnaire was administered to the pharmacist and their response was recorded. Results: Out of 176 pharmacists, males were 120 and females were 56.practice was dispensing encounters without prescription was seen in 60%, 73% dispense on older prescriptions, 65% dispense an alternative brand incase of nonavailability of prescribed brand, 80% insist on dispensing full course ofantibiotics prescribed, 100% check expiry date before dispensing, 45% maintain an inventory, 62% dispense herbal medicines also and 64% check for all the particulars in theprescription before dispensing. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Results showed improper dispensing practices atpharmacies.