AIMS: To study regional differences and identify determinants of antibiotic consumption in ambulatory care in Hungary. METHODS: Regional distribution-based antibiotic sales data were converted into a number of defined daily doses (DDD) per 1000 inhabitant-days. Correlations were assessed with the Spearman rank test. RESULTS: There were large and stable interregional differences in antibiotic consumption. They were associated with socio-economic determinants, e.g. the population receiving free access to medicines and receiving regular social assistance. CONCLUSIONS: More detailed studies are needed to better understand the determinants of antibiotic use in these specific patient populations and to identify additional determinants at regional level.
AIMS: To study regional differences and identify determinants of antibiotic consumption in ambulatory care in Hungary. METHODS: Regional distribution-based antibiotic sales data were converted into a number of defined daily doses (DDD) per 1000 inhabitant-days. Correlations were assessed with the Spearman rank test. RESULTS: There were large and stable interregional differences in antibiotic consumption. They were associated with socio-economic determinants, e.g. the population receiving free access to medicines and receiving regular social assistance. CONCLUSIONS: More detailed studies are needed to better understand the determinants of antibiotic use in these specific patient populations and to identify additional determinants at regional level.
Authors: K De With; H Schröder; E Meyer; K Nink; S Hoffmann; M Steib-Bauert; R Kämmerer; S Ruess; F D Daschner; W V Kern Journal: Dtsch Med Wochenschr Date: 2004-09-17 Impact factor: 0.628
Authors: Stef L A M Bronzwaer; Otto Cars; Udo Buchholz; Sigvard Mölstad; Wim Goettsch; Irene K Veldhuijzen; Jacob L Kool; Marc J W Sprenger; John E Degener Journal: Emerg Infect Dis Date: 2002-03 Impact factor: 6.883