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PH10.1-17 | Applied Pharmacology and Prescribing Skills — Assignment
Grading Rubric — Rational Prescription Writing and Appraisal — Marking Rubric
| Criterion | Points | Full-marks descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| P-Drug Selection: WHO Methodology Applied (PH10.3) | 8 pts | Exceeds (8): Correct regimen selected with evidence-based justification against all four criteria; clarithromycin resistance in India explicitly addressed; NLEM status checked; patient-specific factors (diabetes, renal function) integrated into safety analysis |
| Rational Prescription Writing: Completeness and Safety (PH10.4) | 8 pts | Exceeds (8): All 10 mandatory prescription elements present; correct safe notation (no trailing zeros, no ambiguous abbreviations); correct NSAID substitution with explicit justification; generic names used; duration explicitly stated |
| Prescription Appraisal: Error Identification and Correction (PH10.6) | 6 pts | Exceeds (6): All three critical errors identified (ranitidine withdrawal/inappropriateness, ibuprofen harm, prescription incompleteness); clinical rationale for each correction explained; regulatory context (ranitidine withdrawal from Indian market) included |
| Patient Counselling: Communication and Adherence (PH10.14, PH10.15) | 5 pts | Exceeds (5): All five WHO elements addressed; language appropriate for patient; NSAID explanation non-blaming; specific H. pylori adherence strategy included; correct danger signs listed |
| Pharmacoeconomic Analysis and NLEM Application (PH10.7, PH10.8) | 3 pts | Exceeds (3): Approximate costs calculated using Jan Aushadhi/NPPA prices with source cited; branded vs generic comparison performed; cost integrated into P-drug justification for this patient's context |