ABSTRACT

Irrational drug use and unused drug waste are considerable problems in the modern world. The main aim of this review is to evaluate the different aspects and indicators of rational drug use from a clinical pharmacist perspecti-ve. Pharmacists are in the ideal position to make the patient aware of rational drug use and to reduce pharmaceu-tical waste. The factors affecting rational drug use are similar for unused drugs and drug wastage. The result of irrational drug use affects not only the recovery of the patient but also the society socially, economically, and cultu-rally. Most of the irrational use problems may be able to be solved by appropriate education.