Establishing a baseline of antibiotic use in Massachusetts jails reveals heterogeneity in quantity of prescriptions and duration of therapy.

Bart R SzewczykRebecca TennerEmily D GrussingMaureen CampionGabriela Andujar VazquezTara BylsmaShira I Doron Alysse G Wurcel

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2023)

Optimizing antibiotic prescribing is a crucial element of the fight against antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic prescribing patterns in jails have not been studied. We established a baseline of antibiotic prescribing between Massachusetts jails. We detected heterogeneity in quantity and duration of antibiotic prescriptions, revealing an opportunity for improved practice.

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