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