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| Congruent prescribing | Noncongruent prescribing | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| cough | 78 (58.21%) | 56 (41.79%) | 134 |
| acute bronchitis | 3342 (49.36%) | 3429 (50.64%) | 6771 |
| pneumonia | 511 (100.0%) | 0 (0.00%) | 511 |
| Total | 3931 (53.01%) | 3485 (46.99%) | 7416 |
Data are presented as n (%) of antibiotic items prescribed. DEGAM = German Society of General Practitioners and Family Medicine
