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Management of fever related consultations for children <12 years
| Consultation | N=3738* (%) |
|---|---|
| No prescription | 1939 (51.9) |
| Prescription† | 1516 (40.6) |
| Antibiotics | 936 (25.0) |
| OTC | 302 (8.1) |
| Other medication | 278 (7.4) |
| Referral to secondary care | 283 (7.6) |
*Owing to rounding of percentages, the columns do not add up to 100%.
†Excluding advice only on OTC medication.
OTC, over-the-counter.
