Table 2.
Detail of dispensed antimicrobials.
| Regions | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total encounters | 2134 | 2141 | 4109 | 2708 | 11,092 |
| Encounters supplied with an antimicrobial | 1252 | 1446 | 2937 | 1810 | 7445 (67.1) |
| Type of antimicrobial dispensed | |||||
| Antibiotics | 1132 | 1014 | 3014 | 1522 | 6682 (74.3) |
| Antivirals | 43 | 26 | 235 | 252 | 556 (6.2) |
| Antifungals | 87 | 112 | 442 | 273 | 914 (10.2) |
| Anthelmintics | 126 | 171 | 311 | 106 | 714 (7.9) |
| Antiprotozoals | 12 | 31 | 54 | 34 | 131 (1.4) |
| Total | 1400 | 1354 | 4056 | 2187 | 8997 |
| Encounters suppled with an antimicrobial by route of administration | |||||
| Oral | 640 | 720 | 2168 | 854 | 4382 (48.7) |
| IV | 703 | 613 | 1562 | 1172 | 4050 (45.1) |
| Topical | 57 | 21 | 326 | 161 | 565 (6.2) |
| Antimicrobials supplied on prescription | |||||
| Yes | 940 | 795 | 2847 | 1423 | 6005 (66.8) |
| No | 460 | 559 | 1209 | 764 | 2992 (33.2) |
NB: D1–D4 refer to the Divisions in the Region.