Overview of Drug Prescribing Patterns for Non-Pneumonia ARI Patients at Karang Rejo Health Center, Tarakan City, January-June 2024
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https://doi.org/10.57174/j.born.v5i1.175Keywords:
Expectorants, ARI, prescribing patterns, public health center, symptomaticAbstract
This study aims to describe the prescribing patterns for patients with non-pneumonia Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) treated at Karang Rejo Health Center, Tarakan City, from January to June 2024. The approach used is a retrospective quantitative descriptive study based on 150 patient prescription sheets. Data analysis was conducted descriptively to identify drug usage patterns, polypharmacy tendencies, and drug distribution based on patient age groups. The results show that the average number of drugs prescribed per patient is 3.04, with the most commonly prescribed drug groups including antihistamines, pain relievers, antipyretics, and mucolytics. Antibiotic prescriptions varied, with the highest rate reaching 8% in January and April, while no antibiotic use was recorded in March and May. The findings of this study indicate that prescribing practices at Karang Rejo Health Center align with the principles of rational drug use. Non-pneumonia ARI therapy prioritizes symptomatic treatment and limits unnecessary antibiotic use. These findings can serve as a basis for evaluating prescribing policies to enhance treatment effectiveness and prevent antimicrobial resistance.
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