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The most commonly prescribed antibiotic family was ampicillin\/sulbactam or amoxicillin\/clavulanic acid (53\/26.5%), followed by first-generation cephalosporin (25\/12.5%) and third-generation cephalosporin (20\/10%). Macrolides and second-generation cephalosporins were prescribed less frequently, in 16 (8%) and 2 (1%) patients, respectively. Most of our study population (155\/77.5%) was satisfied with their prescriptions, whereas the rest of the study population (45\/22.5%) was unsatisfied.<\/jats:p>\n          <jats:p>CONCLUSION<\/jats:p>\n          <jats:p>Overprescription of antibiotics is a significant issue among clinicians in pediatric outpatient clinics. Stewardship of drugs, particularly antibiotics, is a must to prevent the development of drug resistance. 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