Antibiotic stewardship: co-amoxiclav, cephalosporins & quinolones by all Sub-ICB Locations
Why it matters: Co-amoxiclav, cephalosporins and quinolones are broad spectrum antibiotics that can be used when others have failed. However they should only be used where narrow spectrum antibiotics are not likely to be effective, as they can increase the risk of Clostridioides difficile, MRSA and other drug-resistant bacteria developing.
Description: Prescription items for co-amoxiclav, cephalosporins and quinolones as a percentage of total prescription items for oral antibiotics (excluding antituberculosis drugs and antileprotic drugs).
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Tagged as: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Standard, Infections, NICE (or browse all measures)
Sub-ICB Locations are ordered by mean percentile over the past six months. Each chart shows the results for the individual Sub-ICB Location, plus deciles across all Sub-ICB Locations in the NHS in England.
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