An assessment of the index of rational drug prescribing for severe acute respiratory infections among hospitalised children in Northern Nigeria: a retrospective study

CONCLUSIONS: Drug prescribing for hospitalized children with SARI was suboptimal, especially with regard to polypharmacy, antibiotics, and injection use. Interventions to promote rational use of medicines including antimicrobial stewardship interventions are recommended.PMID:38334431 | DOI:10.1080/14787210.2024.2307913

Source: Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy - February 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Aliyu Sulaiman Mohammad Alfa Isah Abubakar Usman Source Type: research