Table 3 Frequency of prescribed antibiotics based on name, the form of drug and consumption method by family physicians
From: Prescribing pattern of antibiotics by family physicians in primary health care
Rank | Name | Percentage (%) | Form of drug | Percentage (%) | Method | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Amoxicillin 500 mil.g (cap) | 10.23 | Tablet | 24.7 | Oral | 70.59 |
II | Penicillin 1,200,000 u.v (vial) | 9.06 | Capsule | 23.05 | Injection | 22.27 |
III | Azithromycin 250 mil.g (cap) | 8.03 | Suspension | 22.7 | Local | 7.12 |
IV | Penicillin 6.3.3 u.v (vial) | 6.9 | Vail | 21.3 | Â | Â |
V | Cefixime 100(susp) | 5.8 | Ointment | 4.2 | Â | Â |
VI | Cefixime 400 mil.g (tab) | 5.6 | Drop | 2.7 | Â | Â |
VII | Co-amoxiclav 312 (susp) | 5.5 | Ampoule | 0.9 | Â | Â |
VIII | Other antibiotics | 48.88 | Â | Â | Â | Â |