Prevalence of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing with or without a Plausible Antibiotic Indication among Safety-Net and Non-Safety Net Populations

ConclusionsInappropriate antibiotic prescribing with or without a plausible antibiotic indication is common in all populations, highlighting the importance of broad-based antibiotic stewardship initiatives. However, targeted initiatives focused on improving coding quality in adult safety-net settings may be warranted.

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Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - April 26, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research