Table 2.
Comparison of consultations for private patients and GMS card holders
| Private patients | GMS card holders | χ2 | P-value | Odds ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultations (any indication), n | 7081 | 9096 | - | - | - |
| Antibiotic prescriptions, n (%) | 1526(21.55) | 1669(18.35) | 25.55 | <0.001 | 1.23(1.14to 1.33) |
| Antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory symptoms, n (%) | 1037 (68.13) | 1028(62.04) | 29.03 | <0.001 | 1.47 (1.28 to 1.69) |
| Delayed antibiotic prescriptions, n (%) | 243 (15.96) | 197 (11.89) | 10.38 | <0.001 | 1.36 (1.14 to 1.71) |
GMS = General Medical Services