[AVBC 2025] Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Suboptimal Medication Prescribing Practices in Singapore
Applied/Translational Research
Appropriate & Value-based Care Conference
National Healthcare Group
5 December 2025
Our study aims to evaluate healthcare providers' perceptions of suboptimal prescribing practices and identify prevalent. Suboptimal prescribing practices are influenced by various factors, and addressing them requires both provider and patient-focused.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 05 December 2025
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Our study aims to evaluate healthcare providers' perceptions of suboptimal prescribing practices and identify prevalent areas of concern to inform targeted interventions in Singapore's healthcare system.
Background
Our study aims to evaluate healthcare providers' perceptions of suboptimal prescribing practices and identify prevalent areas of concern to inform targeted interventions in Singapore's healthcare system.
Methods
A cross-sectional anonymous survey was conducted using FormSG and disseminated via institutional Value-Based Care offices across NHG institutions over a two-month period, concluding on 4 June 2025. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative responses were analysed using thematic analysis and iterative coding process.
Results
The survey reveals that suboptimal prescribing is primarily influenced by the interplay between provider practices and patient expectations. Providers have identified time constraints, knowledge gaps, professional hierarchies intersecting with patient beliefs, health literacy, and medication demands.
Conclusion
Suboptimal prescribing practices are influenced by various factors, and addressing them requires both provider and patient-focused strategies.
Lessons Learnt
Effective intervention requires a two-pronged approach: empowering providers through optimized roles and educational support while also enhancing patient health literacy and engagement in shared decision-making.
Keywords
Suboptimal prescribing, medication, healthcare, Singapore, pharmacy
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group, NHG Pharmacy, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Woodlands Health, Institute of Mental Health, National Skin Centre, National Healthcare Group Polyclinic |
Platform(s) | Appropriate & Value-based Care Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pharmacology, General Research |
Project Lead(s) | Christina Tan Jiun Yu |
Project Member(s) | Charmaine Goh |
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Christina Tan Jiun Yu - christina_jy_tan@ttsh.com.sg