ABSTRACT
In order to identify problems in the use of antibiotics and propose corresponding countermeasures, a statistical analysis was made into 6 000 prescriptions and medical records detailing the use of antibiotics by outpatients and inpatients randomly selected from the years 2002～2003. It was found that the irrational use of antibiotics was prevalent. It is pointed out that high attention ought to be paid to the issue and countermeasures be adopted, including strengthening physician training in the "three basics", implementing various rules and regulations, adhering to the standards and guides for the use of antibiotics, dynamically tracing the use of antibiotics by means of the computer, and providing timely analysis and feedback of information on the use of antibiotics.