Delayed antibiotic prescribing and associated antibiotic consumption in adults with acute cough

Background: Delayed antibiotic prescribing is promoted as a strategy to reduce antibiotic consumption, but its use and its effect on antibiotic consumption in routine care is poorly described. Aim: To quantify delayed antibiotic prescribing in adults presenting in primary care with acute cough/lower...

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Main Authors: Francis, N, Gillespie, D, Nuttall, J, Hood, K, Little, P, Verheij, T, Goossens, H, Coenen, S, Butler, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012