Antibiotic prescribing patterns at a leading referral hospital in Kenya: A point prevalence survey

• Published in: Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 149 - 154
• Main Authors: Momanyi, Lydia, Opanga, Sylvia, Nyamu, David, Oluka, Margaret, Kurdi, Amanj, Godman, Brian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2019; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Antibiotics; Kenya; Original; point prevalence survey; prescribing; utilization; point prevalence survey; prescribing; utilization; Antibiotics; Kenya

Objective: Antibiotics are essential with inappropriate use leading to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Currently, little is known about antibiotic use among hospitals in Kenya, which is essential to tackle as part of the recent national action plan addressing rising AMR rates. Consequently, the obje...