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The purpose of a "Drug Utilization Review" (DUR) is fundamentally centered on evaluating prescribing patterns to ensure that the medications provided to patients are appropriate, safe, and effective for their specific health conditions. This process involves scrutinizing various aspects of medication use, including indications for therapy, potential drug interactions, contraindications, and adherence to clinical guidelines.

DURs are critical in maintaining patient safety, as they help identify any issues related to medication misuse or over-prescription, ensuring that patients receive the right medication at the right dose and duration. By carefully reviewing these prescribing patterns, healthcare providers can reduce the risk of adverse drug events and improve overall patient outcomes.

Other focuses, such as analyzing advertising practices of pharmaceutical companies or monitoring sales performance, do not directly address patient care or the safety and appropriateness of prescribing. Ensuring that insurance coverage for medications is appropriate is also important, but it does not encompass the comprehensive evaluation of prescribing practices that a DUR specifically aims to achieve.