Limitation
Our study has many limitations. The study was carried out over a six
month period, and the seasonal variations in disease pattern and drug
utilization were not considered. Furthermore, the no of patients was low
and the study was restricted only one hospital, hence the result cannot
be considered representatives of the whole country. However in spite of
all these limitations, our study highlighted some rational prescribing
practices. Continuing education on rational drug use and development of
easy to use treatment guidelines for common disease suggested. In our
future endeavours, we plan to study the effect of regulatory and
educational interventions on drug use patterns in the management of Ear,
Nose and Throat Infections.