Antibiotic stewardship: co-amoxiclav, cephalosporins & quinolones prescribing volume 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.
We are no longer using STAR-PUs in this measure. Read more about why we have to decided to do this on our blog.
Description: Number of prescription items for co-amoxiclav, cephalosporins and quinolones per 1000 patients
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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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