Understanding the gender gap in antibiotic prescribing: a cross-sectional analysis of English primary care.
David R M SmithF Christiaan K DolkTimo SmieszekJulie V RobothamKoen B PouwelsPublished in: BMJ open (2018)
The gender gap in antibiotic prescribing can largely be explained by consultation behaviour. Although in most cases adult men and women are equally likely to be prescribed an antibiotic when consulting primary care, it is unclear whether or not they are equally indicated for antibiotic therapy.