This pilot study describes and suggests quality of care considerations related to prescriptions ordered by podiatrists for ambulatory patients. During the four-month survey period, the average podiatrist initiated 120 prescription orders and utilized 26 different drug entities. The 44 practitioners employed 235 different preparations, headed by Lotrimin®, Mepergan Fortis® and erythromycin. Although refill orders were judged as conservative, questions are raised about the use of oral dosage form combination products, agents employed infrequently, and the desired therapeutic intention of some preparations.
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