An evaluation of the prescribing patterns for under-five patients at a Tertiary Paediatric Hospital in Sierra Leone
作者： ChristinePrincess Cole , PeterBai James , AlusineTommy Kargbo
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摘要: Purpose: There is limited information on pediatric prescribing in Sierra Leone. This study evaluated patterns for underâÂÂfive patients at Ola During Children’s Hospital (ODCH) and assessed the extent of rational prescribing. Methods: A descriptive, crossâÂÂsectional, retrospective 294 prescriptions, selected by systematic random sampling was conducted outpatient department ODCH. The World Health Organisation indicators were analyzed using SPSS package 16.0. index drug (IRDP) calculated to assess Results: average number medicines per prescription 3.77. percentage prescribed generic names 71.0%, while 74.8% 21.1% prescriptions had an antibiotic injection, respectively. from national essential list 70.6%. most commonly pharmacological groups vitamins (85.37%) antibiotics (82.99%). IRDP 2.71, instead ideal value 5. Conclusion: Pediatric ODCH cannot be said entirely rational, especially with regards injection
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