TRENDS IN PROPOFOL UTILIZATION AT PRINCE ZAID BIN AL-HUSSEIN MILITARY HOSPITAL: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Ahmad Ibrahim Alhasan*, MD, Shadi Ali Mufleh Hammadeen, MD, Malek Zayed Obeidat, MD, Salem Rafiq Alsalman, MD, Ali Kathm AlQatarneh, MD. Mohammad Esmaiel Al Bdairat, Pharm-D

ABSTRACT

1. Introduction: Propofol is one of the most used intravenous anesthetic agents because of its rapid onset of action, short duration of action, and favorable recovery profile therefore monitoring the usage patterns of propofol is essential for improving anesthetic practice, ensuring rational medication use, and controlling hospital costs. Prince Zaid bin Al-Hussein Military Hospital offers variety of surgical services where propofol is a major component of anesthesia practice, however, no previous studies have looked at the patterns of propofol utilization in this setting, knowing these trends will help with evidence-based decision-making, enhance resource allocation, and identify opportunities for cost savings and practice optimization. 2. Methodology: Our study aims to analyze the trends in propofol utilization by using hospital records and pharmacy dispensing records at Prince Zaid bin Al-Hussein Military Hospital through a retrospective observational study review covering period from January 2025 to December 2025. Data will be extracted from the hospital’s operating room records and pharmacy information system including Total amount of propofol dispensed (number of vials), Number of surgeries (from OR admission statistics) and Cost per vial (for cost analysis). Our study will calculate Total propofol consumption per month then Standardized consumption (per 100 surgeries) and Cost of propofol per period then standardized per surgeries. 3. Result: Total annual surgeries were 1,423 procedures, and total annual propofol consumption was 929 ampoules. The average monthly propofol consumption was 77.4 ampoules, with a consumption rate of 0.65 ampoules per surgery. 4. Conclusion: With an average usage of 130 mg per surgery, propofol intake in our institution seems to be effective and fairly conservative.

Keywords: Propofol, surgery, military hospital, cost, consumption.