Audit of Antimicrobial Prescribing for Sore Throat

This review outlines a quality improvement project which evaluates patterns of prescribing in patients that request antibiotics for sore throat in Primary Care, UK. The aim of the audit was to assess whether Practice X is conforming to Public Health England (PHE) guidance by adopting the FeverPain scoring symptom in order to use delayed or no prescription strategy. A second audit cycle followed targeted feedback and action plans. Results showed significant improvements in the use of FeverPain score and improvement in appropriate antimicrobial prescribing. Re-audit cycles are recommended based on accuracy scores to ensure continuous improvement. This review highlights the importance of clinical audits in maintaining high standards of clinical care.