Analysis of antibiotic prescriptions in pharmacies in the city of Maradi, Niger Republic

Abstract

Objective: The objective of our study was to evaluate the characteristics of antibiotic prescribing and dispensing in pharmacies in Maradi.
Methodology: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study from July 1stto August 17th, which involved 265 individuals, 245 of whom with prescriptions and 20 self-medications.
Results: Of the 245 prescriptions collected, none included the height, i.e. 0%, and only 2% mentioned the patient's weight. full name of the prescriber appeared in 42% of cases. The prescriber's stamp and/or signature appeared in 82.9% of the prescriptions. 54.3% of the prescriptions did not contain the prescriber's qualification and 15.5% came from unidentified institutions. The prescription date appeared on 93% of the prescriptions and the majority of antibiotics delivered were prescribed by a physician (92.5%). Betalactam antibiotics were the most prescribed antibiotics with 55.5%, branded products occupied 66.6% against 33.4% for generic ones identified in our study. The duration of treatment was figured out on 12.4% of the prescriptions; more than 91% of the prescriptions included the galenic form as well as the route of administration of the prescribed antibiotics. 0.4% of the prescriptions revealed a prescription anomaly, 2% drug interactions.
Conclusion: The results of this study remain relevant. They will help to improve training programs for health workers, enabling them to master the principles of antibiotic prescription