First-Line Antibiotic Selection in Outpatient Settings

Using the 2014 IBM MarketScan commercial database, we compared antibiotic selection for pharyngitis, sinusitis, and acute otitis media in retail clinics, emergency departments, urgent care centers, and offices. Only 50% of visits for these conditions received recommended first-line antibiotics. Impr...

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Published in:Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy 2019-11, Vol.63 (11)
Main Authors: Palms, Danielle L, Hicks, Lauri A, Bartoces, Monina, Hersh, Adam L, Zetts, Rachel, Hyun, David Y, Fleming-Dutra, Katherine E
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Language:English
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Summary:Using the 2014 IBM MarketScan commercial database, we compared antibiotic selection for pharyngitis, sinusitis, and acute otitis media in retail clinics, emergency departments, urgent care centers, and offices. Only 50% of visits for these conditions received recommended first-line antibiotics. Improving antibiotic selection for common outpatient conditions is an important stewardship target.
ISSN:0066-4804
1098-6596
DOI:10.1128/AAC.01060-19