Table 1.
Categories evaluation of the appropriateness of antimicrobial drug therapy (ADT)
| Categories | Absolute frequency | Percentage of total number of prescriptions |
|---|---|---|
| I. Appropriate ADT | 199 | 64.8 |
| II. Inappropriate ADT, due to incorrect use: | 21a | 6.8 |
| a. Improper duration | 10 | 3.3 |
| b. Improper route | 6 | 2.0 |
| c. Improper dosage interval | 10 | 3.3 |
| d. Improper dosage | 8 | 2.6 |
| III. Inappropriate ADT, due to an incorrect choice: | 25a | 8.1 |
| a. Allergy to the prescribed antibiotic drug | 0 | 0 |
| b. Less broad-spectrum alternative agent | 9 | 2.9 |
| c. Less expensive alternative agent | 7 | 2.3 |
| d. Less toxic alternative agent | 4 | 1.3 |
| e. More effective alternative agent | 15 | 4.9 |
| IV. Inappropriate ADT, due to unjustified prescription: use of any antimicrobial is not indicated | 48 | 15.6 |
| V. Insufficient information | 18 | 5.9 |
aFour antibiotic prescriptions were inappropriate due to incorrect use and choice