The inappropriate use of antibiotics can increase the likelihood of antibiotic resistance and
adverse events. In the United States, nearly a third of antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient …

Abstract Purpose of Review Overutilization of antimicrobials is a known contributor to the
development of antimicrobial resistance, which is a threat to global health. The goal of …

Objective To evaluate the duration of prescriptions for antibiotic treatment for common
infections in English primary care and to compare this with guideline recommendations …

Background Antibiotic duration is often longer than necessary. Understanding the reasons
for variability in antibiotic duration can inform interventions to reduce prolonged antibiotic …

Objective To determine the frequency that non-first-line antibiotics, safety-net antibiotic
prescriptions (SNAPS), and longer than recommended durations of antibiotics were …

Background Most antibiotics are prescribed in the ambulatory setting with estimates that up
to 50% of use is inappropriate. Understanding factors associated with antibiotic misuse is …

Background Better understanding differences associated with antibiotic prescribing for acute
sinusitis can help inform antibiotic stewardship strategies. We characterized antibiotic …

Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) rank with hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and low
back pain as the bread and butter of the outpatient practitioner. Symptoms localized to the …

Antibiotic resistance poses a significant human and economic burden. In France, which
ranks among the highest consumers of antibiotics in Europe, 93% of prescriptions are …

Background For many infectious conditions, the optimal antibiotic course length remains
unclear. The estimation of course length must consider the important trade-off between …