Summary
■ Drugs need to be used rationally
■ Irrational use of drugs is occurring
■ Definition of rational use of drugs need to consider national, economic and socio-cultural background in respective community
■ Efforts to promote RUD is worldwide
■ Focus of activities should be at international, national, prescribers and consumers level
■ There are many challenges in tackling irrational use of drugs
■ Cooperation among parties involved in promotion of RUD including pharmaceutical industry should be strengthened
■ Doctors must maintain the noble status of their profession