Antibacterial prescribing for acute upper respiratory infections in outpatients in Finland, 2017–2021: a Finnish registry study
Our research indicates that despite previous antimicrobial stewardship efforts, prescribing antibacterials for non-bacterial infections is still common in Finland. Nonetheless, the percentage of inappropriate prescribing decreased over time. Prescribing habits seem to be influenced by patient demographics and underlying chronic illnesses.
Authors
- Emmi Sarvikivi
- Reetta Huttunen
- Eveline Otte Im Kampe
- Lotta Mononen
- Jukka Ollgren
Institutions
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (FI)
- Pirkanmaa Hospital District (FI)
- Tampere University Hospital (FI)
- Tampere University (FI)
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlag017
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00