Antimicrobial prescription patterns in tertiary care centres in India: a multicentric point prevalence survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global health threat, emphasizing the need for Point Prevalence Surveys (PPS) to understand antibiotic use and resistance. This study assesses antibiotic use patterns and resistance in tertiary care hospitals across India to inform AMR interventions.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey was conducted over two weeks between May and August 2023 in eight Indian tertiary care hospitals. The survey comprised two parts: the ward form, which captured ward details (name, specialty, bed count, and antibiotic use), and the patient form, which documented demographics, antimicrobial therapy, and microbiological data, including redundant coverage and designated antibiotics. Rationality was assessed using 50 forms from each site. Data were

SUBMITTER: Bhattacharjee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11992528 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature