The ten most frequently prescribed drugs
Drug | Number (%) of prescription items (n = 3347) | Number (%) unlicensed or off label |
---|---|---|
Paracetamol | 299 (8.9) | 16 (5.4) |
Amoxicillin | 288 (8.6) | 32 (11.1) |
Salbutamol | 276 (8.2) | 10 (3.6) |
Beclometasone | 183 (5.5) | 21 (11.5) |
Hydrocortisone | 140 (4.2) | 0 (0.0) |
Aqueous cream | 133 (4) | 1 (0.8) |
Penicillin | 120 (3.6) | 27 (22.5) |
Oilatum | 115 (3.4) | 0 (0.0) |
Chloramphenicol | 113 (3.4) | 7 (6.2) |
Malathion | 108 (3.2) | 2 (1.9) |
Total | 1775 (53.0) | 116 |