Chronic Disease Medication in the Part of Army Retirees in Tianjin in 2011

Objective To study chronic disease medication in army veteran cadres in Tianjin residential areas and put forward rational suggestions.Methods Field investigation questionnaire were used in army veteran cadres,and a total of 411 valid questionnaires results combined with clinical data of patients health center,were analyzed.Results Drug administration rate was 92.7%.The drug combination rate was 84.9%.The first three drugs frequently used for coronary heart disease(CHD) were Aspirin Enteric-coated Tablets,Isosorbide Mononitrate,and Lovastatin.Three drugs for hypertension disease were Nifedipine controlled-release tablet,Valsartan,and Felodipine.Three drugs for diabetes were Metformin,Acarbose,Novolin injection.Three drugs for Cerebral infarction were compound Danshen drop pill,Sanqi Panax Notoginseng soft capsule,and Aspirin.Unsafe factors included drug combination,inconsequent compatibility,unreasonable dose,repeated drug and poor compliance.Conclusion Drug use in army veteran cadres in Tianjin residential areas are reasonable except some unsafe factors,so some measures should be taken to reduce risk of medication.