Antibiotic prescription fill rates declining in the U.S.

Since 2010, antibiotic prescription rates in the U.S. have been declining among the commercially insured population, falling 9 percent during this period. This decline indicates that considerable progress is being made in public health campaigns to limit the use of antibiotics and prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Source: HSR Information Central - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news