Abstract: Objective To evaluate the prescriptions of local anesthetics in a stomatological hospital, and promote the rational use of the drug. Methods A total of 113 590 prescriptions of local anesthetics from the outpatient department of a hospital in 2019 were selected. According to the Prescription Administrative Policy and Management Practices of Hospital Prescription Comment (on trial), drug instructions, relevant guidelines and expert consensus, special comments were made on local anesthetics, while the way these drugs were used and causes of irrational use were analyzed. Results There were 1 811 imperfect prescriptions of local anesthetics, accounting for 1.59% and involving sub-standard medication, inappropriate selection of drugs, inappropriate usage and dosage, incompatibility or adverse interactions. Conclusion The clinical use of local anesthetics in this hospital is basically proper, but there are still some problems. We should continue to strengthen the management, constantly improve the level of rational drug use, and ensure the safety of drug use for patients.

Key words: local anesthetics, outpatient prescription, prescription comments, rational drug use