Table 5.
Percentage and Total DDD of Antibiotic Consumption Based on AWaRe Classification
| AWaRe Class | Specific Antibiotics | Antibiotic Prescribed (n=578) | Percentage* | Total DDD | DDD/100 Outpatients per Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch group | Azithromycin | 61 (10.55) | 50.69 | 1172 | 2.10 |
| Ceftazidime | 1 (0.17) | ||||
| Ceftriaxone | 6 (1.04) | ||||
| Ciprofloxacin | 122 (21.12) | ||||
| Clarithromycin | 5 (0.86) | ||||
| Erythromycin | 5 (0.86) | ||||
| Norfloxacin | 44 (7.61) | ||||
| Access group | Amoxicillin | 68 (11.76) | 49.31 | 1792 | 3.21 |
| Amoxicillin -clavulanic acid | 37 (6.40) | ||||
| Benzathine Penicillin | 35 (6.06) | ||||
| Crystalline Penicillin | 1 (0.17) | ||||
| Cephalexin | 49 (8.48) | ||||
| Chloramphenicol | 1 (0.17) | ||||
| Cloxacillin | 48 (8.30) | ||||
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 2 (0.35) | ||||
| Doxycycline | 56 (9.69) | ||||
| Metronidazole | 37 (6.40) |
Note: *Calculated from the percentage prescription (293 prescription had antibiotics within “watch” group).