Abstract

ASSESSMENT OF PATTERN OF ANTIBIOTICS PRESCRIBED IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IN SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL

Kanchana N. Dussa*, Sobiya Fatima and Khuddusia Jahan

ABSTRACT

Aim: To assess pattern of antibiotics prescribed in pediatric patients in secondary care hospital. Objective: To assess pattern of antibiotics prescribed in pediatric patients using WHO core prescribing indicators. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in inpatient department of secondary care hospital. The WHO prescribing indicators were used to assess the prescriptions, and the ideal WHO range was considered as a determining factor for rational prescription. Results: In this present study, a total 100 patients were enrolled. The average number of drugs per encounter was 8.06. The percentage of antibiotics prescribed was 100% and all the patients were prescribed with injectables. Antibiotics prescribed with generic names were 35.21%. The most common class of antibiotics prescribed was cephalosporins. Conclusion: This present study results indicated that prescription pattern of antibiotics was not in accordance with WHO core prescribing indicators.

Keywords: Antibiotic resistance, pharmacist role, antibiotic smart use.