Levels and determinants of overprescribing of antibiotics in the public and private primary care sectors in South Africa

Although overprovision of antibiotics in primary care is a key driver of antibiotic resistance, little is known about its determinants in low-income and middle-income countries. Patient demand and financial incentives for providers are often held responsible for overprovision. Yet, inadequate provis...

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Main Authors: Mylene Lagarde, Duane Blaauw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-07-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/8/7/e012374.full