Fluoroquinolone prescriptions in a teaching hospital: A prospective audit

The aim of this study was to identify prospectively the prevalence of unnecessary or inappropriate fluoroquinolone prescriptions in our teaching hospital and to identify the contributing factors. 55% of the 110 prescriptions evaluated were unnecessary or inappropriate. Ward and combination therapies...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases 2007, Vol.39 (11-12), p.1013-1017
Main Authors: Pulcini, Celine, Mondain, Veronique, Lieutier, Florence, Mousnier, Aline, Roger, Pierre-Marie, Dellamonica, Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Antibacterial agents
Antibiotics. Antiinfectious agents. Antiparasitic agents
Biological and medical sciences
Drug Prescriptions
Drug Utilization Review
Fluoroquinolones - therapeutic use
Guideline Adherence
Hospitals, Teaching
Humans
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Practice Patterns, Physicians
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Summary:The aim of this study was to identify prospectively the prevalence of unnecessary or inappropriate fluoroquinolone prescriptions in our teaching hospital and to identify the contributing factors. 55% of the 110 prescriptions evaluated were unnecessary or inappropriate. Ward and combination therapies were significantly associated with misuse.
ISSN:0036-5548
1651-1980
DOI:10.1080/00365540701466223