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DTB 2007;45:25-29 doi:10.1136/dtb.2007.45425
  • Articles

Avoiding antibacterial overuse in primary care

  • Relevant BNF section: 5.1

Abstract

Reducing excessive and inappropriate use of antibacterials is key to tackling the global problem of increasing prevalence of resistant organisms.1 Here we consider which strategies in primary care can help healthcare professionals and their patients to achieve this objective.

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