Table 5 Dispensing pattern of antimicrobials
From: Evaluation of medicines dispensing pattern of private pharmacies in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Type of dispensing | Dosage | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Prescription | Prescribed dose | 1877 | 61.77% |
Inadequate dosage | 1162 | 38.23% | |
Total | 3039 | ||
Requested by client | Full dosage | 39 | 4.04% |
Inadequate dosage | 924 | 95.06% | |
Total | 963 | ||
Recommended by pharmacist | Full dosage | 51 | 10.43% |
Inadequate dosage | 438 | 89.57% | |
Total | 489 | ||
Prescription from quacks | Full dosage | 93 | 15.74% |
Inadequate dosage | 498 | 84.26% | |
Total | 591 | ||
All four types | Full dosage | 2060 | 40.53% |
Inadequate dosage | 3022 | 59.46% | |
Total | 5082 |