Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the use of antimicrobial drugs in pediatric outpatient department, and promote the rational use of medicine. Methods3 360 prescriptions from August 2011 to September 2011 were randomly selected from computer system in pediatric outpatient department, and statistically analyzed by investigating the antibiotics for number of prescriptions, usage frequency, route of administration and combined use, etc. ResultsThere were 1 441 antibacterial prescriptions, the antibacterial use rate was 43%, including 6 categories and 28 species. The top three for the frequency of use was Cefmetazole, Cefpodoxime and Azithromycin. Intravenous administration was the main route, accounting for 58.1%, in which the administration of drug delivery into the pot accounted for 96%. Among the prescriptions of antibacterial drugs, 89% of them contained single agent,11% of them contained two agents,no three or more agents.The use rate of Traditional Chinese Medicine injections combined with antibiotics was 24%. ConclusionSome problems should be paid attention such as the higher antibiotics use rate, the initial antibiotics in higher grade, and combination with Chinese herbal medicines. The hospital should strengthen the selection and standardized use of antibiotics in pediatrics, promote the safe, economical and rational use of drugs.

Key words: pediatric outpatient department, antibacterial drugs, investigation, combination