Assessment of the rational use of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics at the Department of Health of Ramallah in Palestine

Most prescriptions were not candidates for analysis due to missing diagnosis. Amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, cefuroxime, azithromycin, and ciprofloxacin were the most commonly prescribed antibiotics and were mostly indicated for pharyngitis. The duration of all sinusitis regimens was inappropriate. More rational antibiotic use in the Department of Health could be achieved by improving documentation, following updated guidelines, choosing cost-effective agents, and keeping track of local resistance patterns and antibiograms.