Associations with antibiotic prescribing for acute exacerbation of COPD in primary care: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial

<br><strong>Background </strong>C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing can reduce antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in primary care, without compromising patient care. Further safe reductions may be possible...

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Main Authors: Gillespie, D, Butler, CC, Bates, J, Hood, K, Melbye, H, Phillips, R, Stanton, H, Alam, MF, Cals, JW, Cochrane, A, Kirby, N, Llor, C, Lowe, R, Naik, G, Riga, E, Sewell, B, Thomas-Jones, E, White, P, Francis, NA
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2021