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Antibiotic prescribing trends in an omani paediatric population

Khalid Al-Balushi1, Fatma Al-Ghafri2, Fatma Al-Sawafi2

  • 1Department of Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacy, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
|November 4, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Antibiotic prescribing for children at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital showed common use of co-amoxiclav and cefuroxime. Patterns align with international trends, suggesting further research in Oman

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pharmacology
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Drug Utilization Studies

Background:

  • Antibiotic prescribing patterns are crucial for managing pediatric infections and combating antimicrobial resistance.
  • Understanding local prescribing habits is essential for developing targeted interventions.
  • Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) is a key tertiary care center in Oman.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate antibiotic prescribing patterns in pediatric patients at SQUH.
  • To identify the most frequently prescribed antibiotics and patient demographics.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Data included 1,186 prescriptions for 499 pediatric patients from March to May 2012.
  • Prescriptions were analyzed from outpatient and inpatient pediatric settings.

Main Results:

  • 138 (27.6%) patients received 28 different antibiotics.
  • Co-amoxiclav was the most common antibiotic overall (27.0% inpatients, 33.9% outpatients).
  • Preschool children (0-6 years) were most frequently prescribed antibiotics.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric antibiotic prescribing patterns at SQUH resemble those observed internationally.
  • Further research is recommended to understand antibiotic prescription trends in Oman's broader pediatric population.
Abstract

Keywords:
AntibioticsDrug Prescription, trendsOmanPediatrics

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