Rational prescribing and dispensing of oral dosage forms of medicines to children: an observational study.

Leila Kenzu KemalRahel Belete AbebeAshenafi Kibret SendekieTirsit Ketsela ZelekeEden Abetu MehariGizework Alemnew MekonnenFaisel Dula Sema

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2024)

The proportion of the prescribed medications that were adequate for the weight of the child was low, although the majority of prescriptions' weights were not recorded. Oral dosage forms not suitable for children were prescribed. The proportion of medications that needed manipulation before being administered as a single unit was high.

Keyphrases

young adults
primary care
body mass index
physical activity
emergency department
weight loss
weight gain
body weight
drug induced