Table 6.
Antimicrobials prescribed according to the pharmacological class.
| Antibiotics | No. of Antibiotics | % of Total Prescriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Combinations of penicillins, including beta-lactamase inhibitors | 141 | 40.2 |
| Third-generation cephalosporins | 51 | 14.5 |
| Other antibacterials | 26 | 7.4 |
| Macrolides | 22 | 6.3 |
| First-generation cephalosporins | 16 | 4.6 |
| Carbapenems | 13 | 3.7 |
| Fluoroquinolones | 12 | 3.4 |
| Other aminoglycosides | 12 | 3.4 |
| Glycopeptide antibacterials | 11 | 3.1 |
| Triazole derivatives | 7 | 2.0 |
| Imidazole derivatives | 7 | 2.0 |
| Other antimycotics for systemic use | 6 | 1.7 |
| Tetracyclines | 6 | 1.7 |
| Penicillins with extended spectrum | 5 | 1.4 |
| Combinations of sulfonamides and trimethoprim, incl. derivatives | 4 | 1.1 |
| Lincosamides | 4 | 1.1 |
| Antibiotics (Intestinal Antiinfectives) | 3 | 0.9 |
| Antibiotics (Drugs for treatment of tuberculosis) | 2 | 0.6 |
| Fourth-generation cephalosporins | 2 | 0.6 |
| Beta-lactamase-resistant penicillins | 1 | 0.3 |
| Total | 351 | 100.0 |