Abstract:Objective To establish the evaluation criteria on rational use of cetuximab, and to analyze the application of cetuximab in our hospital, in order to promote the rational use of cetuximab.Methods Referring to drug utilization evaluation (DUE) criteria, the DUE criteria of cetuximab were established on the base of the specification approved by Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and America Food and Drug Administration (FDA), related guidelines from Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), and the guiding principles for the clinical application of new anti-tumor drugs. And the use of cetuximab in 150 patients was evaluated according to the criteria.Results The unreasonable applications of cetuximab were mainly as follows: 15 cases (10.00%) were unreasonable in indications, 8 cases (5.93%) in usage and dosage, 20 cases (13.33%) in premedication, and 8 cases (5.93%) in treatment types and regimens.Conclusion The established DUE criteria of cetuximab had a good practicability and scientificity. It is conducive to promote rational drug use in the clinic.