We studied 5,889 practices supporting 49.8 million patients to identify 25 factors accounting
for 58% of AAADPR variation between practices (Figs 1 and 2). Factors non-modifiable by …

Introduction Ecological studies show association between antimicrobial resistance (AMR),
and inappropriate oral antibiotics use. Moderating antibiotic prescribing requires an …

Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the greatest threats to global health. Over 80%
of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care, with many prescriptions considered to be …

Background Seeing one's practice as a high antibiotic prescriber compared to general
practices with similar patient populations can be one of the best motivators for change …

In the fight against antibiotic resistance, reducing antibiotic consumption while preserving
healthcare quality presents a critical health policy challenge. We investigate the role of …

Importance The mechanisms driving the recent decline in outpatient antibiotic prescribing
are unknown. Objective To estimate the extent to which reductions in the number of …

Objectives Primary care practices in England differ in antibiotic prescribing rates, and,
anecdotally, prescribers justify high prescribing rates based on their individual case mix. The …

Objectives To identify and quantify inappropriate systemic antibiotic prescribing in primary
care in England, and ultimately to determine the potential for reduction in prescribing of …

Background High levels of antibiotic prescribing are a major concern as they drive
antimicrobial resistance. It is currently unknown whether practices that prescribe higher …

Background This study aims to establish dominant factors influencing general practitioner
(GP) decision-making on antibiotic prescribing in the Australian primary healthcare sector …