Term: Prescribing (Appropriateness) Indicator

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-11-24

Definition:

A measure that indicates the alignment of prescribing with the processes of care as established by evidence-based guidelines. Examples of these indicators include prescribing criteria addressing acceptable durations of treatment, rates of rule-out investigations, doses and rates of initial prescription following a consequential event like a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction).

References 

• Metge C, Kozyrskyj A, Dahl M, Yogendran M, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Focussing on Appropriate Utilization. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)