Markant stigning i antibiotikaforbruget i almen praksis

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The antimicrobial consumption in primary health care has increased notably during the latest decade. The increase has predominantly been among broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents. Denmark is no longer among the European countries with the lowest consumption. The reasons for these changes are not fully explained, but increased dosage for each treated patient and more patients treated have played an important role. To some extent, the consumption meets with relevant quality indicators for antibiotic prescribing, but the use of resistance inducing antibiotics needs to be limited according to guidelines.
Translated title of the contribution[Notable increase in the consumption of antibiotics in general practice]
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume173
Issue number45
Pages (from-to)2853-2856
Number of pages4
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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