Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Pharmaceutical Care 2322-4630 7 3 2019 12 26 41 48 Sara Nafisi Pharm D, Master of clinical pharmacology, University of Glasgow School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing, Institute of cardiovascular and medical sciences, Glascow, United Kingdom Sina Akhavan Pharm D, Vice chancellery for food and drug, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Afshin Shiva Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Mahroo Ghasempour Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Parisa Dariush Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Khadijeh Makhdoomi Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Shima Hatamkhani Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran 2019 07 26 2019 08 27  Background: Albumin is generally used in hypovolemic conditions and due to its high cost and complicated manufacturing process, its appropriate use is a vital issue to be considered. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pattern of Albumin prescription in Imam Khomeini teaching hospital in Urmia, Iran.country. Methods: This study was carried out between December 2014 to December 2015 in the Imam Khomeini hospital, affiliated to Urmia University of Medical Sciences, using pre-designed forms covering demographic data and clinical and laboratory information that was completed by the educated pharmacist on a daily observational basis. Results: A total of 202 patients were selected with the mean age of 55.9±20.5 years, including 53% male patients. The highest prescription percentages were for patients with the diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Cancers (10.9%) while most of the patients were admitted in burn ward (16.3%). Overall 2755 Albumin 20% vials equal to almost 3030 million Rials were used while only 79 (39.1%) of the prescriptions were appropriate. Hypoalbuminemia was responsible for the highest number of inappropriate indications. Conclusion: Our results showed a low percentage of acceptable prescriptions which highlights the necessity for reviewing and supervising the utilization of Albumin in this hospital. https://jpc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jpc/article/view/279