Awareness May Reduce Extra Antibiotic Prescription

Information campaigns targeted at patients may be effective in reducing antibiotic prescription, according to a study published in the journal BMJ.

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The study implemented a year-long local informational campaign around Modena, Italy, targeting patients and involving physicians and pharmacists.

Read the full article on Becker’s Hospital Review.

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