The Duration of Azithromycin use for Outpatients in a Public Hospital in Alkharj
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 7–11 · Published 6 Mar 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i831208Abstract
Aim: The present study aims to explore the appropriateness of azithromycin use duration in the outpatient setting in a public hospital. Methodology: The present study included a review of the electronic prescriptions in the outpatient setting in a public hospital in Alkharj between January 2018 till June 2018. Results: The total number of outpatients who received was 541 patients. Most of these patients received azithromycin as a suspension (55.64%). In general, most of the patients received azithromycin for 3 days (88.17%) followed by 5 days (9.98%). Conclusion: The study showed that azithromycin was prescribed commonly and that the duration of azithromycin treatment in the hospital was for 3 days for the majority of patients. it is important to monitor the appropriateness of prescribing azithromycin and to educate the patients about the use of their drugs.
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