Prescribing practices refer to the decisions and actions taken by healthcare professionals when prescribing medications to patients. This research area focuses on studying the factors that influence prescribing decisions, including clinical guidelines, patient characteristics, drug efficacy and safety, healthcare provider knowledge and experience, as well as external influences such as pharmaceutical marketing and healthcare policies. Research in prescribing practices aims to improve the quality and safety of medication use by identifying patterns of inappropriate prescribing, exploring ways to optimize medication regimens, and enhancing communication between healthcare providers and patients. This research area is interdisciplinary, drawing upon fields such as pharmacology, epidemiology, psychology, and health policy to inform prescribing practices and ultimately improve patient outcomes.