Trends, Variation, and Factors Influencing Antibiotic Prescribing: A Longitudinal Study in Primary Care Using a Multilevel Modelling Approach

Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the greatest threats to global health. Over 80% of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care, with many prescriptions considered to be issued inappropriately. The aim of this study was to examine the association between prescribing rates and demographic, p...

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Main Authors: Peter Devine, Maurice O’Kane, Magda Bucholc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/1/17