Table 1.
Types of antibiotics used, their frequency of use and average daily hospital cost
| Antibiotic | Frequency of use (%) | Average daily cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Cefazolin (IV) | 47 | 8.97 |
| Ciprofloxacin (IV) | 21 | 71.47 |
| Cefotaxime (IV) | 20 | 27.07 |
| Clindamycin (IV) | 16 | 4.16 |
| Cloxacillin (IV) | 11 | 9.10 |
| Metronidazole (IV) | 8 | 4.08 |
| Ciprofloxacin (PO) | 7 | 1.72 |
| Clindamycin (PO) | 7 | 4.16 |
| Metronidazole (PO) | 4 | 0.10 |
| Vancomycin (IV) | 4 | 27.83 |
| Cephelexin (PO) | 4 | 0.83 |
| Moxifloxacin (PO) | 4 | 10.00 |
| Piperacillin-tazobactam (IV) | 3 | 72.16 |
| Penicillin G (IV) | 1 | 21.79 |
| Ampicillin (IV) | 1 | 17.63 |
| Cloxacillin (PO) | 1 | 0.41 |
| Levofloxacin (IV) | 1 | 39.47 |
IV Intravenous; PO By mouth