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Summary of results obtained in eight selected health centers in Fafen Zone Eastern Ethiopia from September 2013 to September 2014. (n = 636 encounters)
| Prescribing indicators assessed | Total drugs/encounters | Average/percent | Standard derived or ideal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs per encounter | 1426 | 2.2 | (1.6–1.8) |
| Encounter with antibiotics | 525 | 82.5 % | (20.0–26.8 %) |
| Encounters with injection | 71 | 11.2 % | (13.4–24.1 %) |
| Drugs prescribed by generic name | 1385 | 97 % | 100 % |
| Drugs from essential drug list | 1311 | 92 % | 100 % |
