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Off-label and unlicensed drug use by medicines category in ACSH NICU, April 2019 (n = 364)
| Drug class | No .of prescribed medicine | Off-label use | Unlicensed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) | ||
| Antibiotics | 298 | 187 (51.38%) | 31 (8.52%) |
| NSAIDs | 17 | 17 (4.67%) | 17((4.67%)) |
| Anti-epileptics | 15 | 15 (4.12%) | 15 (4.12%) |
| Vitamins and Minerals | 12 | 10 (2.75%) | 6 (1.66%) |
| Diuretics | 7 | 7 (1.92%) | 7 (1.92%) |
| Respiratory Drugs | 7 | 7 (1.92%) | 7 (1.92%) |
| Others | 8 | 3 (0.82%) | 3 (0.82%) |
| Total | 364 | 246 (67.58%) | 86 (23.63%) |
