Table 4.
Veterans diagnosed with nonspecific URI by NP (outpatient) versus prescribed an antibiotic (facility-level only)
| Year | No. diagnosed with nonspecific URI | No. prescribed an antibiotic (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 595 | 237 (40%) |
| 2018 | 666 | 68 (10%) |
| 2019 | 609 | 28 (5%) |
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