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Degree of medicine prescribed (n = 600).
| Number of medicine per prescription | Frequency (percentage) | Number of antibiotics per prescription | Frequency (percentage) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 (0.2) | 0 | 252 (42) |
| 1 | 73 (12.2) | 1 | 291 (48.5) |
| 2 | 187 (31.2) | 2 | 52 (8.7) |
| 3 | 258 (43) | 3 | 5 (0.8) |
| 4 | 71 (11.8) | ||
| 5 | 9 (1.5) | ||
| 6 | 1 (0.2) | ||
| Total | 600 (100) | Total | 600 (100) |
