Anticoagulants utilization in eight hospitals within the Luzhou region from 2019 to 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increasing utilization of anticoagulants, the selection of appropriate anticoagulants has emerged as a significant quandary. The objective of this study was to evaluate recent trend in the utilization and expenditure of anticoagulants within a specific region, aiming to provide valuable insights into the optimal choice of anticoagulants across other healthcare facilities.

Methods

The utilization of anticoagulants was retrospectively analyzed. The data on anticoagulant utilizations in tertiary-care hospitals within a district were collected from January 2019 to December 2023. The expenditure, defined daily doses (DDDs), and defined daily cost (DDC) were calculated. The trends in the utilization and expenditure of anticoagulants were examined using linear r

SUBMITTER: Luo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785323 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature