The role of evidence in the decline of antibiotic use for common respiratory infections in primary care.

Antibiotic prescribing in primary care for common respiratory infections increased steadily until the mid 1990s, when the trend reversed noticeably. During the subsequent decade, antibiotic prescribing reduced by up to one-third in some countries. Explanations for this reduction have focused on a de...

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Main Authors: Cosby, J, Francis, N, Butler, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007