Appropriateness of Outpatient Antibiotic Use in Seniors across Two Canadian Provinces

Antimicrobials are among the most prescribed medications in Canada, with over 90% of antibiotics prescribed in outpatient settings. Seniors prescribed antimicrobials are particularly vulnerable to adverse drug events and antimicrobial resistance. The extent of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in...

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Main Authors: Ariana Saatchi, Jennifer N. Reid, Marcus Povitz, Salimah Z. Shariff, Michael Silverman, Andrew M. Morris, Romina C. Reyes, David M. Patrick, Fawziah Marra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/12/1484