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. 2015 Dec 9;10(12):e0138385. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0138385

Table 4. Types of antimicrobial use problems identified in Jimma University Specialized Hospital from February 13th to April 3rd, 2014.

Variables Total incidents Patients experienced (N) Prevalence (N %)
Needs additional antimicrobial/s 48 45 29.6
Unnecessary antimicrobial/s 45 44 28.9
Dosage too low 48 44 28.9
Non compliance 29 26 17
Dosage too high 23 23 15.1
Ineffective antimicrobial/s 14 14 9.2
Actual/Potential ADRs 14 13 8.6
Total antimicrobial use problems 206 115 75.7