Cost and use of ‘Wann Pra Chim’ gel in U-Thong hospital: A 5-year retrospective study
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The development of medicinal plants for hospital use, akin to traditional medicine formulations, requires comprehensive fact-sheet information for support. This study aimed to retrieve and analyze data from the hospital information system on the use of “Wann Pra Chim” gel, which is developed in-house by U-Thong hospital. Over a 5-year period, a total of 4,320 patient records were analyzed, with a higher number of outpatient department (OPD) cases than inpatient department (IPD) cases. The majority of patients were general employees, unemployed individuals, and farmers. Physicians were the primary prescribers of the gel, accounting for the highest total gel volume. The most common diagnoses based on ICD-10 codes for which the gel was prescribed included assault by explosive material, pemphigus, and decubitus ulcers and pressure areas. A comparative cost analysis revealed that “Wann Pra Chim” gel had the lowest cost compared to two commercial alternatives, demonstrating its benefits in terms of cost and usage in volume for both OPD and IPD patients.
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