Appropriate medical prescription is extremely important for solving health problems. Given wides pread problems with medical prescriptions, the World Health Organization's objectives now include improving the teaching of pharmacotherapy in medical schools. Within this context, the current study analyzes outpatient prescriptions by medical interns at the Federal University in Alagoas, as well as the related training process. This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study including a document analysis of 133 drug prescriptions in simulated situations and 67 questionnaires. The study con cluded that the subject is not explicitly included in the formal medical school curriculum, and that the flaws identified were similar to those reported in the literature for medical school graduates. The students' conduct highlighted their concern with patient adherence, the priority in the use of generic drugs, product selection in keeping with patients' socioeconomic status, and interest and dedication in the prescription process. The study showed the relevance of proper teaching of drug prescription during undergraduate medical training.
Education; Medical School; Pharmacotherapy; Medicine Prescriptions
