Table 4 Pattern of WHO prescribing indicators observed in the study
Prescribing indicators assessed | Total drugs/encounters | Average/percent | Standard derived or ideal |
|---|---|---|---|
Average number of drugs per encountered | 510 | 1.6 | 1.6–1.8 |
Percentage of encountered with antibiotic | 68 | 21.4 % | 20.0–26.8 % |
Percentage of drugs prescribed by generic | 297 | 96.8 % | 100 % |
Percentage of drugs from essential drug list | 317 | 100 % | 100 % |