Table 1 Frequency of medication classes prescribed for hospitalized children in Jimma University Specialized Hospital
Codeb | Medication class | Frequency of prescription (N = 2072), % |
|---|---|---|
AI.000 | Anti-infective medicines | 1330 (64.2) |
NS.000 | Central nervous system medicines | 206 (9.9) |
VT.000 | Vitamins | 158 (7.6) |
CV.000 | Cardiovascular medicines | 103 (5.0) |
RE.000 | Respiratory medicines | 66 (3.3) |
ED.000 | Medicines used in endocrine disorders | 66 (3.3) |
OP.000 | Ophthalmic agents | 30 (1.5) |
BL.000 | Blood products and medicines affecting the blood | 28 (1.4) |
DE.000 | Dermatological agents | 25 (1.2) |
GI.000 | Gastrointestinal medicines | 20 (1.0) |
AL.000 | Antihistamines and anti-allergic medicines | 10 (0.5) |
MS.000 | Medicines used in musculoskeletal and joint diseases | 5 (0.2) |
-------- | Othersa | 25 (1.2) |