Overview of Drug Prescribing Patterns in Non-Specific Diarrhea Patients at Karang Rejo Health Center Tarakan City January-June 2024

Authors

  • Risal Hidayat Program Studi D-III Farmasi, Politeknik Kaltara Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara,77113, Indonesia
  • Heriani Heriani Program Studi D-III Farmasi, Politeknik Kaltara Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara,77113, Indonesia
  • Benazir Evita Rukaya Program Studi D-III Farmasi, Politeknik Kaltara Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara,77113, Indonesia
  • Ayu Puspasari Puskesmas Karang Rejo, Dinas Kesehatan Kota Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57174/j.born.v5i1.174

Keywords:

Diarrhea, prescription patterns, primary healthcare center, oral rehydration therapy

Abstract

Non-specific diarrhea is a common health issue that can significantly impact the quality of life. This study aims to describe the pattern of drug prescriptions in patients with non-specific diarrhea at the Karang Rejo Health Center, Tarakan City, using a retrospective, quantitative, descriptive method with patient prescription data from January to June 2024. The results showed that ORS (96.0%) and Zinc (90.6%) were the most commonly prescribed primary therapies by recommended guidelines. Symptomatic drugs, such as Domperidone (27.3%), Loperamide, and Attapulgite, were also identified, along with antibiotics Cotrimoxazole and Amoxicillin (0.7% each). Additionally, prescriptions included gastroprotectives, analgesics, antipyretics, antihistamines, expectorants, and vitamins and minerals. In conclusion, the primary therapy was administered according to guidelines, and the low use of antibiotics reflects the implementation of rational prescribing by medical personnel.

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Published

26-03-2025

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Overview of Drug Prescribing Patterns in Non-Specific Diarrhea Patients at Karang Rejo Health Center Tarakan City January-June 2024. JB [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 26 [cited 2025 Apr. 23];5(1):9-17. Available from: https://journalborneo.com/index.php/jb/article/view/174

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