Rank | Indications | N (%) |
1 | Urinary tract infection | 21 (24.42) |
2 | Surgical prophylaxis | 19 (22.09) |
3 | Acute upper respiratory infection | 15 (17.44) |
4 | Bacterial pneumonia | 9 (10.47) |
5 | Bacteria sepsis | 9 (10.47) |
6 | Septicaemia | 3 (3.49) |
7 | Gastroenteritis and colitis | 3 (3.49) |
8 | Helicobacter pylori | 2 (2.33) |
9 | Cough | 2 (2.33) |
10 | Sickle cell disease | 1 (1.16) |
11 | Trichomoniasis | 1 (1.16) |
12 | Acne | 1 (1.16) |
BMH, Benjamin Mkapa Zonal Referral Hospital; N, number of surveyed prescriptions with antibiotics.