Infectious diseases are a major public health problem, which leads to a very high consumption of antibiotics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibiotic prescription in a pharmacy in the city of Batna (Algeria). Methods: This is a prospective descriptive study from April 1, 2022 to September 2022 on the prescriptions received at a pharmacy. Each prescription contains at least one antibiotic. Results: among the 8134 prescriptions included in our study, 31.26% were prescribed by general practitioners and the most prescribed drug was amoxicillin (23.29%). The oral route was the most used (64.02%). Conclusion: The prescription of antibiotics has reached high levels in the city of Batna. We recommend measures to optimize antibiotic therapy in Batna.

Keywords : Prescription - Antibiotics - Batna.