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Antibiotic prescribing rate by age group ∗Sore throat comprises “sore throat” or pharyngitis with or without tonsilitis. Children–Population-weighted mean (BLUE dashed) = 10.7; Arithmetic mean (RED) = 13.4. Adults–Population-weighted mean (BLUE dashed) = 4.8; Arithmetic mean (RED) = 6.4.
