TABLE 2.
Distribution of Diagnoses Linked With Third-Generation Cephalosporin Dispensing at Each Health Plan in 2009–2010
| Age Group | Plan | OM (%) | Pneumonia (%) | Pharyngitis (%) | Sinusitis (%) | Other Bacterial Infections (%) | Presumed Viral RTI (%) | All Other (%)a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to <24 mo | ||||||||
| A | 76 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | |
| B | 81 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0b | 9 | |
| C | 70 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2 to <4 y | ||||||||
| A | 60 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 16 | |
| B | 68 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0b | 11 | |
| C | 57 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 16 | |
| 4 to <6 y | ||||||||
| A | 47 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 15 | |
| B | 61 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 0b | 12 | |
| C | 46 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 16 | |
| 6 to <12 y | ||||||||
| A | 33 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |
| B | 51 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 0b | 15 | |
| C | 31 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 21 | |
| 12 to <18 y | ||||||||
| A | 14 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 27 | |
| Bc | 27 | NAb | 6 | 20 | 9 | 0b | 29 | |
| C | 19 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 26 |
NA, not applicable.
a
Includes dispensings unlinked to diagnoses.
b
Less than 0.5%.
c
Due to an antibiotic rate <0.5% among multiple diagnoses in a combined category, total percentage may not add to 100%.