Polypharmacy, Injectable Overuse, And Generic Prescribing In Paediatric Antibiotic Therapy: A Hospital-Based Observational Study

Authors

  • Dr Shweta Mishra, Dr Gaurav Mishra Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Antibiotic prescribing, Paediatric patients, WHO prescribing indicators, antimicrobial stewardship, polypharmacy, rational drug use.

Abstract

Abstract 
Background: The irrational use of antibiotics is a primary global health concern, contributing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), increased morbidity, mortality, and rising healthcare costs. In Paediatric populations, inappropriate antibiotic prescribing can lead to adverse drug reactions and treatment failures. This study evaluates antibiotic prescribing patterns in a tertiary care hospital in Pune using WHO core prescribing indicators

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Published

2024-12-10

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): volume 15 issue 2 (2024)

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