Control of antibiotic use by a unit-dose drug distribution system

Open Medicine ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-179
Author(s):  
Karin Vasic ◽  
Zorica Jovic ◽  
Gordana Pesic
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
Drug Distribution ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Total Drug ◽  
Unit Dose ◽  
Bed Days

AbstractThe aim of the study was to test a new model of drug distribution known as unit-dose drug distribution including the effects of implementing this system on total drug consumption, especially in curbing antimicrobial use.The study was carried out in the Department of Surgery at the University Clinical Center in Nis, Serbia. During the first six months of the study (comparative period), drugs were delivered directly from the pharmacy to the urology and orthopedic wards in the traditional way (ward stock system). During the next six months (study period), drugs were delivered directly from the pharmacy to the patients (unit-dose drug distribution system). Drug consumption was measured using the statistical unit defined daily dose (DDD) per 100 bed days according to the anatomical-therapeutic-chemical classification of drugs. Following implementation of the unit-dose drug distribution system, total drug consumption was reduced by 24.34% in the urology ward and by 21.43% in the orthopedic ward. During the comparative period, in the urology and orthopedic wards, systemic antiinfectives (group J) comprised 263.54 and 227.61 DDD/100 bed days or 43.05% and 25.52% of total drug consumption respectively, whereas, during the pilot study period this group of drugs comprised 191.63 and 173.52 DDD/100 bed days or 41.37% and 24.96% of total drug consumption respectively.The unit-dose distribution system of drugs in hospitals leads to a control of drug consumption and substantial savings. Also, the pharmacist-physician interaction began to emerge as an important factor as a direct result of the changes in the drug distribution system.

scholarly journals Antibiotic use on paediatric inpatients in a public hospital in Bangil, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
pp. 163-167
Author(s):  
Ika Norcahyanti ◽  
Malikatur Rosyidah ◽  
Abdul Kadir Jaelani ◽  
Antonius N.W. Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Public Hospital ◽  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pediatric Ward ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Bed Days ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Introduction: The importance of antibiotic use in a clinical setting was evaluated in order to support the global action plan to decelerate the spreading speed of antimicrobial resistance. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic use among pediatric inpatients in Bangil public hospital, East Java, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The data were obtained from medical records of pediatric patients admitted to a pediatric ward in 2017. Data were analysed using the anatomical therapeutic chemical classification system (ATC)/defined daily dose (DDD) method in conjunction with data sources from a locally developed bacterial map. Results: The results showed the paediatric patients were dominantly male (n=218; 54.2%) and mostly diagnosed with diarrhoea (n=87; 15.3%). Ampicillin-sulbactam was the most commonly used antibiotic (16.3%). The total DDD value was 66.1 DDD/100 bed-days, and ceftriaxone demonstrated the highest DDD value (10.3 DDD/100 bed-days). Conclusion: In conclusion, the use of antibiotics in the pediatric ward in Bangil public hospital was comparable to other studies conducted in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Antibiotic Utilization Pattern in the Intensive Care Unit of Tertiary Hospital in West Java, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Taradharani Wikantiananda ◽  
Adi Imam Tjahjadi ◽  
Reza Widianto Sudjud
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Antibiotic Utilization ◽  
Daily Dose ◽  
Bed Days ◽  
International Measurement

Objective: To find out the pattern of antibiotic utilization in intensive care unit (ICU). The high use of antibiotics in intensive care may increase antibiotic resistance. Methods: This was a retrospective study with total sampling method from patients who were treated in ICU in the period of January to June 2016. Selected data is processed using the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification/Defined Daily Dose (DDD) system as an international measurement standard for analyzing and comparing usage applied by the WHO. Results: The results showed that of the 57 medical records collected, the total antibiotic use was 295.72 DDD/100 bed-days. Levofloxacin, meropenem, ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, and metronidazole were the five maximally utilized antibiotics with 143.18, 49.88, 30.62, 19.74, dan 16.99 DDD/100 bed-days respectively. Conclusion: The most frequently used of antibiotics is ceftriaxone, used in 54.39% of patients. Whereas in number, the most widely used antibiotic is levofloxacin with a total of 143.18 DDD/100 bed-days.

scholarly journals Antibiotic use on paediatric inpatients in a public hospital in Bangil, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
pp. 163-167
Author(s):  
Ika Norcahyanti ◽  
Malikatur Rosyidah ◽  
Abdul Kadir Jaelani ◽  
Antonius N.W Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Public Hospital ◽  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pediatric Ward ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Bed Days ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Introduction: The importance of antibiotic use in a clinical setting was evaluated in order to support the global action plan to decelerate the spreading speed of antimicrobial resistance. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic use among pediatric inpatients in Bangil public hospital, East Java, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The data were obtained from medical records of pediatric patients admitted to a pediatric ward in 2017. Data were analysed using the anatomical therapeutic chemical classification system (ATC)/defined daily dose (DDD) method in conjunction with data sources from a locally developed bacterial map. Results: The results showed the paediatric patients were dominantly male (n=218; 54.2%) and mostly diagnosed with diarrhoea (n=87; 15.3%). Ampicillin-sulbactam was the most commonly used antibiotic (16.3%). The total DDD value was 66.1 DDD/100 bed-days, and ceftriaxone demonstrated the highest DDD value (10.3 DDD/100 bed-days). Conclusion: In conclusion, the use of antibiotics in the pediatric ward in Bangil public hospital was comparable to other studies conducted in Indonesia.

Use of Hospital Corpsmen in a Unit Dose Drug Distribution System

1978 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 521-521
Author(s):  
Mitchell H. Rechson ◽  
Terry Irgens ◽  
Franz Peterson ◽  
Fred Wachal
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Drug Distribution ◽  
Unit Dose

scholarly journals Trends of Adult Antimicrobial Hospital Consumption in Catalonia (Spain) from 2008 to 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s500-s501
Author(s):  
Santiago Grau ◽  
Sergi Hernández ◽  
Ariadna Padullés ◽  
Montserrat Gimenez ◽  
Lucía Boix-Palop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Antimicrobial Consumption ◽  
Surgical Units ◽  
Amoxicillin Clavulanate ◽  
Bed Days ◽  
Hospital Consumption

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a disturbing problem in the health system. A relationship between the use of certain antimicrobials and a resistance increase has been proposed. Since this phenomenon is not usually attributed to specific uses of antimicrobials but preferably to its evolution over the years, the analysis of the antimicrobial consumption over time can justify the epidemiological situation of a given region in terms of resistance and possible increases and decreases for specific microorganisms. The objective of this study was to analyze the evolution of the use of antimicrobials in Catalonia during 2008–2018 through the VINCat program (Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship Catalonian Program). Methods: The number of hospitals participating in the VINCat increased from 46 in 2008 to 63 in 2018 (ie, 68.8% and 85.7% of all adult acute-care hospital beds in Catalonia, respectively). Hospitalization days recorded at the participating hospitals increased from 2,991,053 in 2008 to 3,714,938 in 2018. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification (ATC) defined daily dose (DDD) index was used for monitoring antimicrobial consumption. Simple linear regressions were performed, the linear relationship was checked by ANOVA tests, and the Pearson correlation (Pc) coefficients were obtained. Values of P ≤ .05 were considered statistically significant. Results: From 2008 to 2018, there was a statistically significant increase of global antibacterial consumption (65.50 vs 71.73 DDD per 100 bed days; P = .001) and antimycotic consumption (3.09 vs 3.45 DDD per 100 bed days, P = .012) due to an increase of consumption in the surgical units. At the same time, there was a decrease in the consumption of antimycotics in the medical units (4.35 vs 3.90 DDD per 100 bed days; P =.029). Cephalosporins and carbapenem consumption increased both globally (10.88 vs 13.86 DDD per 100 bed days; P < .001) and in medical and surgical units (3.26 vs 5.38 DDD per 100 bed days; P < .001). This increase was mainly associated with ceftriaxone (3.45 vs 5.46 DDD per 100 bed days; P < .001) and meropenem (1.12 vs 3.08 DDD per 100 bed days; P < .001). There was a global decrease in the consumption of penicillins (26.10 vs 24.24 DDD per 100 bed days; P = .012) and quinolones (11.63 vs 9.61 DDD per 100 bed days; P = .004). This trend was observed also in ICUs and medical units but not in surgical units, for which only quinolones showed a significant decrease. Decreases in the use of amoxicillin/clavulanate acid (17.80 vs 14.24 DDD per 100 bed days; P < .001) and ciprofloxacin (5.68 vs 4.01 DDD per 100 bed days; P < .001) were observed. Conclusions: The increase in the use of antimicrobials in Catalonia is concerning. This increase is attributable to the use of these drugs in surgical units. Antibiotic stewardship measures should be aimed primarily at these units. The increasing use of carbapenems should be analyzed.Funding: NoneDisclosures: Juan Pablo Horcajada reports consulting fees from MSD, Pfizer, and Menarini as well as speaker honoraria from MSD, Pfizer, and Zambon.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Penggunaan Antibiotik Pada Pasien Anak Rawat Inap di RSD Dr. Soebandi Jember

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinta Rachmawati ◽  
Dewi Khurmi Masito ◽  
Ema Rachmawati
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Quantitative Evaluation ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Resistance Risk ◽  
Condition Evaluation ◽  
Daily Dose ◽  
Active Substances

Infection is one of the health problems. It is mostly caused by bacteria. The increased incidence of bacterial infection results in higher antibiotic use. It can lead to antibiotic resistance risk. Antibiotic resistance may occur in pediatric patients. Morbidity, mortality, and high cost of medication are impact of this condition. Evaluation of antibiotic use needs to be done to ensure responsible use of antibiotics. ATCD/DDD (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical/ Defined Daily Dose) method can be used to evaluate antibiotic use quantitatively. ATC classification is a system of grouping active substances according to their location of action and DDD is a measurement system that is connected to the ATC code.The purpose of this study was determining the profile of antibiotic use and measuring quantitative evaluation with ATC/DDD method in pediatric patients. The data was collected by observing the hospital medical record. The results of this study showed that cephalosporin (46,22%) was the most used group and cefotaxime (31,15%) was the most used type of antibiotic. While, the quantitative evaluation with ATC/DDD method indicated that the highest of antibiotic use was ceftriaxone (11,30 DDD/100 patient days) and the lowest was amikacin (0,03 DDD/100 patient days)

scholarly journals Evaluation of Medication Error Reports Sent to Food and Drug Deputy From Hospitals Affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran Province, Iran, 2015-2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Eslami Jouybari ◽  
Fatemeh Izadpanah ◽  
Mina Amini
Keyword(s):  
Medication Errors ◽  
Medical Errors ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Healthcare Costs ◽  
Drug Distribution ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Mazandaran Province ◽  
Electronic Prescription ◽  
Unit Dose

Background: Medical errors are one of the most common threats to patient safety. Medication errors have several consequences, including the increase in patients’ mortality, length of stay, and healthcare costs. Objectives: This study was conducted in Food and Drug Deputy of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (MAZUMS) to evaluate medication errors. Methods: This study was conducted by the Food and Drug Deputy of Mazandaran University on medication errors reported and received from affiliated hospitals during 2015-2018. The analysis was performed based on the cause of the error, the frequency of the drugs, routs of administration, and the type. Results: Out of 3033 reported cases, the results of data analysis indicated that the highest percentage of these errors was related to antibiotics (22.84%). According to the results, the most common type of error belonged to the incorrect drug (44.18%), incorrect dose (25.65%), and drug omission (16.68%). The most common cause of the errors was related to neglect and insufficient care by the medical team (38.24%) and no or incorrect mention of the details of prescribed medications (in Kardex, HIS, etc.) by nurses (14.96%). Conclusion: Regular in-hospital training for medical staff focused on teaching the standards required for the administration and use of various medications, and identification of common medication errors can prepare guidelines to reduce these errors in hospitals. Besides, providing measures such as electronic prescription and medication systems based on a unit-dose drug distribution system can also help reduce medication errors.

DD-006 Unit dose drug distribution system. How to improve the process in a tertiary hospital

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A107.1-A107
Author(s):  
EG Fernández López ◽  
MA Ocaña Gomez ◽  
I Plasencia Garcia ◽  
M Suarez Gonzalez ◽  
JA de Leon Gil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Drug Distribution ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Unit Dose

scholarly journals Increase and Change in the Pattern of Antibiotic Use in Serbia (2010–2019)

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 397
Author(s):  
Ana Tomas ◽  
Nebojša Pavlović ◽  
Nebojša Stilinović ◽  
Olga Horvat ◽  
Milica Paut-Kusturica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Antibiotic Prescribing ◽  
Defined Daily Dose ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Daily Dose ◽  
Total Utilization ◽  
Third Generation Cephalosporins

The aim of this study was to determine and describe trends in antibiotics utilization in Serbia over a ten-year period. Data were retrieved from publicly available annual reports (2010–2019). The results were expressed as Defined Daily Dose (DDD) per 1000 inhabitants per day (DID). All calculations were performed using the DDD values for the 2020 Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical/Defined Daily Dose (ATC/DDD) version for each year of the study, to account for the DDD changes during the study period. Antibiotics were classified using the WHO Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) classification. Total utilization of antibacterials for systemic use increased from 17.25 DID in 2010 to 28.65 DID in 2019. A statistically significant increasing trend in the use of the Watch category antibiotics was observed. A tendency towards use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, apparent by a statistically significant increase in the rate of utilization of broad-spectrum macrolides, quinolones and third-generation cephalosporins vs. narrow-spectrum ones, as well as a significant increasing trend in the use of quinolones was identified. Total antibiotic utilization was found to be well above the European average. Several specific problem areas were identified, which requires further efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing. The present study provides the information needed to facilitate antibiotic stewardship in Serbia further and proposes specific interventions to optimize antibiotic use in Serbia.

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