THE CLINICAL THERAPEUTICS OF PRESCRIBING: BRIDGING PHARMACOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES
Keywords:
clinical therapeutics, prescribing, pharmacology, rational drug use, medication safety, therapeutic outcomes, individualized treatment, evidence-based medicineAbstract
Clinical therapeutics of prescribing is a core domain of modern healthcare that connects pharmacological science with individualized patient care. Prescribing is not merely the selection of a medicine for a diagnosed disease; rather, it is a deliberate, evidence-informed, and patient-centered process that integrates pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic goals, patient characteristics, comorbidities, safety considerations, adherence patterns, and ethical responsibility. In contemporary practice, clinicians are expected to move beyond disease-oriented treatment algorithms and consider how medications influence quality of life, functional outcomes, and long-term wellbeing. The article also highlights the challenges posed by multimorbidity, antimicrobial resistance, adverse drug reactions, and health inequities in access to medicines. Ultimately, effective prescribing requires not only scientific competence but also clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to optimizing outcomes that matter to patients.
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