Longitudinal trends of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for non-bacterial acute respiratory tract infection in Japan: A retrospective claims database study, 2012-2017.

Yuki KimuraHaruhisa FukudaKayoko HayakawaSatoshi IdeMasayuki OtaSho SaitoMasahiro IshikaneYoshiki KusamaNobuaki MatsunagaNorio Ohmagari

Published in: PloS one (2019)

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for NB-ARTI is common in Japan. Although the antibiotic prescribing rate has decreased, further interventions are required to promote antimicrobial stewardship (ASP). Education and awareness for adults and promotion of ASP among physicians in clinics without beds are key drivers to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in Japan.

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