Prescribing patterns of antimicrobials according to the WHO AWaRe classification at a tertiary referral hospital in the southern highlands of Tanzania

Prescribing patterns of antimicrobials according to the WHO AWaRe classification at a tertiary referral hospital in the southern highlands of Tanzania

Summary: Background: Antimicrobial consumption continues to rise globally and contributes to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This study aimed to evaluate antimicrobial prescribing patterns in a selected tertiary hospital in Tanzania. Methods: This cross-sectional study was con...

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Main Authors:	Anthony Nsojo, Lutengano George, Davance Mwasomola, Joseph Tawete, Christopher H. Mbotwa, Clement N. Mweya, Issakwisa Mwakyula
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:	Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:	Prescribing patterns Antimicrobials WHO AWaRe classification Tertiary referral hospital Tanzania
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088924000118

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