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Penilaian Penggunaan Antibiotik pada Pasien Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut Berdasarkan Indikator Penggunaan Obat Rasional di Puskesmas Teluk Merbau Lilik Septiana; Darwin Syamsul; Ziza Putri Aisyia Fauzi; Cut Intan Annisa Cut Intan Annisa Puteri; Ferina Septiani Damanik
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences JPS Volume 9 Nomor 2 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36490/journal-jps.com.v9i2.1652

Abstract

Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) remain one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide and contribute substantially to outpatient visits in primary healthcare facilities. Inappropriate antibiotic use in ARI management may accelerate antimicrobial resistance, a major global public health concern. Therefore, monitoring antibiotic utilization through Rational Drug Use (RDU) indicators is essential to promote appropriate prescribing practices. This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic prescribing patterns and assess compliance with Rational Drug Use indicators among ARI patients at Teluk Merbau Primary Health Care Center. A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using prescription records of patients diagnosed with ARIs from January to December 2022. Total sampling was applied, and all eligible prescriptions were included in the analysis. Data were analyzed descriptively using frequencies and percentages based on the Rational Drug Use indicators established by the Indonesian Ministry of Health. A total of 261 ARI prescriptions were analyzed. Female patients accounted for 55.94% of cases, while adults represented the largest age group (62.07%). Among all prescriptions, 90 contained antibiotics. Amoxicillin was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic (56.13%), followed by cefixime (18.33%), ciprofloxacin (11.83%), cefadroxil (10.10%), cotrimoxazole (2.02%), and metronidazole (1.59%). The proportion of antibiotic prescribing was 26.97%, exceeding the national RDU target of less than 20%. Antibiotic prescribing among ARI patients at Teluk Merbau Primary Health Care Center exceeded the recommended RDU indicator. Continuous monitoring, adherence to clinical guidelines, and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs are necessary to promote rational antibiotic use.
Co-Authors Alfandi , Wahyu Anggitha Ningtias Arrosty, Muflizah Ayunda Mayyona Chairunnisa Anggi Cut Yulvizar Darwin Syamsul Dikki Miswanda Dinda Sari Utami Dinda Sari Utami Dinda Sasmita Dzukharian Munandar Dzukharian Munandar Emma Jayanti Besan Emma Jayanti Besan Ferina Septiani Damanik Gabena Indrayani Dalimunthe Harahap , Wardatul Hasanah Haris Munandar Nasution Haris Munandar Nasution Hartini, Putri Tri Hasibuan, Zulfiana Ramadhani Hindri Syahputri Humaira, Annisa husna, nadiatul Husnunnisa Isma Oktadiana Isma Oktadiana Juliana Metami Sihombing Karo-Karo, Sry Ulina Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Kiki Rawitri Lilik Septiana Lilik Septiana Lubis, Minda Sari Lubis, Rizkiah Khairunnisa Maghfirah, Dini maghfirah, Suci Metami Sihombing, Juliana Misrahanum Misrahanum Muhammad Agus Muljanto Muhammad Amin Nasution Muhammad Andry Muhammad Nurul Fadel Muhammad Nurul Fadel Mukti, Ridho Munandar, Verissa Nia Novranda Pertiwi Nina Irmayanti Harahap Ningtias, Anggita Ningtias, Anggitha Nomi Noviani Nur Masyithah Zamruddin Nur Masyithah Zamruddin Ovalina Sylvia Br. Ginting Ovalina Sylvia Br. Ginting Panny Chintya Putri Tri Hartini Rafita Yuniarti Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rahmadani Rena Meutia Rena Meutia Ridwanto Ridwanto Rizki, Vitri Dea Saputra, M Maulana Sari Lubis , Minda Sari, Febia Sari, Syilvi Rinda Sari, Sylvi Rinda Simahate, Sadjnah Siska Novita Sari Siti Fatimah Sultan Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Uswatun Nisa, Uswatun Yuniarti, Rafita Zela Oktavia Ziza Putri Aisyia Fauzi Zulmai Rani