The availability and cost of antibiotics for treating PID in the Central Region of Ghana and implications for compliance with national treatment guidelines

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The availability and cost of antibiotics for treating PID in the Central Region of Ghana and implications for compliance with national treatment guidelines. / Bosu, W K; Mabey, D.
In: International Journal of STD and AIDS, Vol. 9, No. 9, 01.09.1998, p. 551-553.

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title = "The availability and cost of antibiotics for treating PID in the Central Region of Ghana and implications for compliance with national treatment guidelines",

abstract = "The availability and cost of antibiotics for treating pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) were assessed in 17 drug-dispensing outlets in 5 districts of the Central Region, Ghana. The outlets included the dispensaries of 2 regional and 4 district hospitals, 4 privately-owned pharmacies and 7 chemical seller shops. The most common antibiotics available, including co-trimoxazole, metronidazole, benzylpenicillin, amoxycillin, chloramphenicol and gentamicin, were also the lowest-priced drugs. Conversely, the most expensive antibiotics including ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, cefuroxime and spectinomycin, were also the least commonly available. Recommended anti-gonococcal antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone) may not be prescribed if they are not available in the districts.",

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author = "Bosu, {W K} and D Mabey",

year = "1998",

month = sep,

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doi = "10.1258/0956462981922692",

language = "English",

volume = "9",

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journal = "International Journal of STD and AIDS",

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KW - Pharmacy Distribution

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KW - Programs

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KW - Guideline Adherence

KW - Practice Guidelines As Topic

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