Table 5.
Number of prescriptions and the three most frequently prescribed medications and referrals of pregnant and non-pregnant women
|
Prescriptions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pregnant women n = 15,123 |
|
Non-pregnant women n = 102,564 |
|
| During pregnancy and postpartum period (336 days) | Random period of 336 days | ||
| Number of prescriptions: |
|
|
|
| Median (IQR) |
1(0–3) |
|
2 (1–5) |
| Mean (SD) |
2.1(3.5) |
|
4.4(7.3) |
| Women without a prescription |
47.9% |
|
15.8% |
| Number of prescriptions in women who received a prescription: | |||
| Median (IQR) |
3(1–5) |
|
3 (2–7) |
| Mean (SD) |
4 (4) |
|
5.9(7.9) |
|
Most frequently prescribed medication per 100 women | |||
| Antibacterials for systemic use (J01) |
16.4 |
Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system (G03) |
20.8 |
| Antianemic preparations (B03) |
11.4 |
Antibacterials for systemic use (J01) |
12.2 |
| Gynaecological anti-infectives and antiseptics (G01) |
10.8 |
Anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic products (M01) |
10.2 |
|
Most frequent referral to other healthcare professionals per 100 women | |||
|
Pregnant women n = 15,123 |
|
Non-pregnant women n = 102,564 |
|
|
During pregnancy and postpartum period (336 days), |
Random period of 336 days |
||
| Obstetrician/midwife |
5.1 |
Physiotherapist |
1.6 |
| Midwife |
3.3 |
Obstetrician/midwife |
1.0 |
| Physiotherapist | 2.2 | Dermatologist | 0.9 |