PHARMACIST'S RESPONSIBILITY IN PRESCRIBING ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS

Abstract

Antimicrobials are drugs derived from fungi, yeast or bacteria, which inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Since their emergence, resistance to these drugs has increased, accompanied by the development of bacterial defenses. This work analyzed 90 antibiotic prescriptions in a pharmacy in Mesquita - RJ, between January and June 2024, with the aim of verifying compliance with current resolutions Law 13021/2014 and RDC nº 20/2011, the most sold antibiotics and more frequent combinations with other medications. In this study, it was observed that Amoxicillin was the most prescribed antibiotic (38.88%), followed by first generation cephalosporins, such as Cephalexin, quinolones, such as Ciprofloxacin and Azithromycin. These drugs are often associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), with dipyrone, ibuprofen and nimesulide being the options most chosen by doctors. The results also showed that 94.44% of prescriptions included the patient's name, 87.77% the date and 100% had the doctor's stamp and signature. However, 24.44% were illegible and 48.88% did not specify the route of administration. Despite meeting some basic requirements, prescribers failed to worry about the readability of prescriptions and failed to provide essential information such as how the patient should use the medication. This conduct demonstrates training that is distant from the importance of patient safety. Therefore, it is crucial that professional councils guide healthcare professionals to improve the quality of prescriptions.