Abstract:
This descriptive study was carried out with the objective of assesing the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of patients attendingthe medical clinic of National hospital in Sri
Lanka ,on drugs-prescribed to them and thir satisfaction on prescribing and dispending of
drugs.The finding of this study call for more focus in providing patients with basic
information on drugs -prescribed to them,with much attention on the patients with young
age and those who are in low educational status.Verbal information should always be
supplement by written information,in all 3 lanuages used in the country.In addition,general
public must be educated on safe use of drugs.Futher,oppotunity must be provided to patients
to clarify their queries on drugs -prescribed to them,during consultation,dispensing and after
leaving the hospitals.
