Table 2.
Number of antibiotics prescribed, number of indications documented in electronic medical record (EMR), number of indications entered in audit pop up tool, top three common indications, and top three prescribed antibiotics during pre- and post-audit periods from three GP practices.
| Key Comparison Measures | Pre-Intervention | Post-Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Period | 14–27 November 2019 | 17–31 August 2020 |
| Number of antibiotic prescriptions | 231 | 73 |
| Indications documented in EMR | 59% (n = 137) | 62% (n = 45) |
| Indication entered in audit pop up tool | 41% (n = 94) | 38% (n = 28) |
| Top three common indications | Skin and soft tissue infection (27%) | Skin and soft tissue infection (33%) |
| Ear nose and throat 1 (23%) | Acute cystitis (22%) | |
| Respiratory infection 2 (13%) | Respiratory infection 2 (12%) | |
| Top three prescribed antibiotics | Amoxicillin (15%) | Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (16%) |
| Cefalexin (12%) | Cefalexin (15%) | |
| Doxycycline (8%) | Trimethoprim (11%) |
1 Ear nose and throat includes acute otitis externa, acute otitis media, acute rhinosinusitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis. 2 Respiratory tract infection includes infective exacerbation of asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, influenza, pneumonia and upper respiratory tract infection not otherwise specified.