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Most Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics During the Pre-intervention and Intervention Periods
| Antibiotic | Pre-intervention (n = 46 110)a | Intervention (n = 13 976)a |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin (%) | 17 062 (37.0) | 4445 (31.8) |
| Amoxicillin-clavulanate (%) | 12 024 (26.1) | 4163 (29.8) |
| Amoxicillin (%) | 4112 (8.9) | 1342 (9.6) |
| Doxycycline (%) | 3541 (7.7) | 1346 (9.6) |
| Levofloxacin (%) | 3420 (7.4) | 1023 (7.3) |
| Other (%) | 5951 (12.9) | 1657 (11.9) |
an = total number of antibiotics prescribed.
