Assessment of prescribing pattern based on WHO indicators at “X” Primary Health Care in Sleman Regency

Abstract

Background: Puskesmas is a primary level of health service facility that must implement rational drug use. A rational prescribing pattern will improve the quality of health services. Objective: The aim of this study was to know the prescribing pattern at the "X" Primary Health Care in Sleman Regency based on WHO indicators. Method: A retrospective observational study was conducted to assess the prescribing pattern. The sample was selected using simple random sampling and analyzed descriptively. The data was collected from prescriptions in Mei 2019. Result: The results of this study showed the average number of drugs per prescription was 2.66, drugs prescribed by generic name was 100%. The percentage of encounter in which injection and antibiotic was prescribed was 0% and 15.83% respectively. Most drugs (91.85%) were included in National Formulary. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the prescribing pattern at Puskesmas X is rational according to the target of the Ministry of Health and WHO, but it is necessary to carry out a continuous MTP (monitoring training planning) process involving related parties. Keywords: prescribing pattern, primary health care, Sleman, WHO indicators