Unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in US ambulatory care settings, 2010-2015
The proportion of antibiotic prescriptions prescribed in US physician offices and emergency departments that were unnecessary decreased slightly, from 30% in 2010-2011 to 28% in 2014-15. However, a greater decrease occurred in children: 32% in 2010-11 to 19% in 2014-15. Unnecessary prescribing in adults did not change during this period.
OUR UNDERWRITERS
Unrestricted financial support by:
 |
Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition |
 |
Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre |
 |
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS & ASSOCIATIONS |
 |
BD |
AMR NEWS
Your Biweekly Source for Global AMR Insights!
Stay informed with the essential newsletter that brings together all the latest One Health news on antimicrobial resistance. Delivered straight to your inbox every two weeks, AMR NEWS provides a curated selection of international insights, key publications, and the latest updates in the fight against AMR.
Don’t miss out on staying ahead in the global AMR movement—subscribe now!
