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Table 4 Costs associated with the use of antibiotics in the patients studied

From: Compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines in caesarean delivery: a retrospective, drug utilization study (indication-prescription type) at an Ecuadorian hospital

PAP assessment criteria

Patients (N)

Pharmaceutical form (Unit)

Cost of treatment (USD)

Global cost

Capsule

Vial

Capsule

Vial

USD (%)

Preoperative administration

      

 Appropriate antibiotic selection

558

1084

262.11

262.11 (9.55)

 Inappropriate antibiotic selection

11

11

18.44

18.44 (0.67)

 No use of antibiotics

245

Postoperative administration Inappropriate

      

 Unsupported indication

814

23,055

4269

1033.04

1429.77

2462.81

(89.78)

Total

814

23,055

5364

1033.04

1710.32

2743.36 (100)