ArticleBMJ paediatrics open2026
Appropriateness of paediatric vitamin prescribing in Vietnamese outpatient settings: associated factors.
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Abstract
objectiveVitamin supplementation is widely practised in paediatric populations. This study aims to describe and evaluate vitamin prescribing practices in paediatric outpatients.
designA cross-sectional study.
settingA tertiary referral paediatric hospital in Vietnam. PATIENTS: 400 paediatric outpatients prescribed vitamin supplements.
main outcome measuresPrescribing patterns were analysed by vitamin type, age group, body mass index (BMI) category and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10)-coded diagnosis. Dosage and age appropriateness were assessed against international guidelines (American Academy of Pediatrics/National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements/U.S. National Academy of Medicine).
resultsMultivitamin complexes (41.3%) and vitamin B
conclusionPaediatric vitamin prescribing in Vietnamese outpatient settings showed high adherence to recommended dosage and age criteria. A proportion of prescriptions exhibited dosage deviations, particularly among multivitamin and combination products. Gastrointestinal disorders were associated with an increased likelihood of inappropriate dosing. To improve dosing accuracy in resource-limited settings, the integration of weight-adjusted dosing algorithms and electronic prescribing alerts may be considered. Further studies are needed to clarify contributing factors and optimise prescribing practices.
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