Evaluating drug use patterns among paediatric outpatients in Burundi
Audace Manirakiza,
David Gitonga Nyamu,
Shital Mahindra Maru
et al.
Abstract:Background
Rational prescribing is key to optimising therapeutic outcomes and avoiding risks associated with irrational use of medicines. Using WHO drug use indicators, this study evaluated drug use patterns among paediatric outpatient encounters at Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Bujumbura Mairie, Republic of Burundi.
Methods
Descriptive cross-sectional research assessed paediatric medicine use in 20 PHCs. From 8 February to 7 April 2023, 800 randomly selected pae… Show more
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