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Measuring appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in high-income countries: a rapid systematic review of indicators

2025-10-09

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<h4>Background</h4> Antimicrobials are essential for treating and preventing bacterial infections, yet inappropriate use drives the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), posing a major global health challenge. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) aims to optimise antibiotic use, making the definition and measurement of “appropriate” prescribing critical. <h4>Objectives</h4> The primary objective was to ident...

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DOI: 10.1101/2025.10.08.25337205

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