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Studies planned on medicine use, drug policy
Friday March 08, 2013 05:40:27 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi:
In a bid to improve provision of healthcare services, a study on
responsible use of medicines and consensus-building on drug policy
will be undertaken, under the aegis of the World Bank and the
Planning Commission, a statement released Friday said.
IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics will be involved in these
studies, according to a statement released by them.
"Discussions are underway to initiate research projects with the
Planning Commission of the Government of India on patient access
to affordable medicines and healthcare, and with the World Bank on
responsible medicine use in India and Bangladesh," Amit Backliwal,
general manager, South Asia, IMS Institute for Healthcare
Informatics said.
As part of the Planning Commission study, the IMS Institute would
build consensus among healthcare stakeholders and recommend a
framework to provide effective, appropriate and sustainable access
to medicines.
"The study will start by May, and bring together leading policy
advisors, educators, researchers and medical care providers to
initiate research activities and apply evidence-based approaches
to address this key healthcare issue. Responsible use of medicines
is a global hot topic. We have already started audit of doctors
prescription," Backliwal said.
He also elaborated that the study with the World Bank would assess
the potential impact of improvements in responsible medicine use
from both a health outcomes and cost savings perspective.
"The study will look into the increased medicine adherence by
addressing patient beliefs and behaviours at the point of
prescription and during medicine intake. It will also look upon on
how to manage polypharmacy where the concurrent use of multiple
medicines, particularly among the elderly, risks costly
complications," he added.
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