TABLE 3.
Distribution of Diagnoses Linked With a Second-Generation Macrolide 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 | 58 | 7 | 2 | 4 | NAb | 15 | 15 | |
| Bc | 49 | 12 | 3 | 2 | NAb | 8 | 20 | |
| C | 51 | 11 | 3 | 3 | NAb | 16 | 16 | |
| 2 to <4 y | ||||||||
| A | 38 | 13 | 7 | 7 | NAb | 20 | 15 | |
| B | 24 | 20 | 12 | 5 | NAb | 16 | 22 | |
| C | 34 | 15 | 9 | 5 | NAb | 21 | 16 | |
| 4 to <6 y | ||||||||
| A | 27 | 15 | 12 | 6 | NAb | 22 | 18 | |
| B | 16 | 23 | 20 | 6 | NAb | 14 | 20 | |
| C | 23 | 15 | 16 | 6 | NAb | 22 | 17 | |
| 6 to <12 y | ||||||||
| A | 16 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| B | 10 | 28 | 21 | 6 | NAb | 14 | 21 | |
| C | 16 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 19 | |
| 12 to <18 y | ||||||||
| A | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 22 | 27 | |
| Bc | 7 | 27 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 31 | |
| C | 9 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 25 |
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%.