The frequency of prescription of biotechnological drugs, which are reported to be more effective and have fewer side effects than chemical drugs produced according to conventional techniques, is increasing all over the world. The large and complex molecular structure of biotechnological drugs, their properties that do not allow oral administration, and their higher cost are the factors limiting their use. Biotechnological drugs are most commonly used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and oncological diseases. In order to show the frequency of use of biotechnological drugs and to compare them in terms of cost, all drugs prescribed in Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and Oncology Departments in January and February 2019 were examined. When compared according to ATC, it was seen that drugs in group A were most frequently prescribed in both clinics. While the frequency of biotechnological drugs among prescription drugs was 5% in the oncology clinic, it was 11% in the rheumatology clinic. Despite this, biotechnological drugs accounted for 20% of the total cost of prescribed drugs for the Oncology clinic and 89% for the Rheumatology clinic. As a result, the frequency of use of biotechnological drugs is increasing day by day, but their high costs are important. The importance of biotechnological drugs in investments for new drugs to be developed is remarkable.
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Konular | İç Hastalıkları |
Bölüm | Araştırma Makalesi |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 24 Ağustos 2022 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 1 Nisan 2022 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2022 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2 |