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Differences in antibiotic prescribing patterns between general practitioners in Scandinavia: a questionnaire study.

Inga Odenholt1, Anita Bylander-Groth, Niels Frimodt-Möller

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden. inga.odenholt@inf.mas.lu.se

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|September 20, 2002
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General practitioners in Scandinavia show varied antibiotic prescribing patterns, particularly for urinary tract infections and respiratory conditions. Penicillin V remains common for respiratory infections, but differences exist in treatment approaches across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • General Practice
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Rising global antibiotic resistance necessitates understanding outpatient antibiotic prescribing patterns.
  • In Scandinavian countries, over 90% of antibiotic use occurs in outpatient settings.
  • Monitoring general practitioners' (GPs) antibiotic prescription patterns is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare antibiotic prescription patterns among general practitioners (GPs) in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
  • To identify variations in antibiotic prescribing for common infections across these Scandinavian nations.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire with 7 case reports on common infections (respiratory, urinary tract, skin) was distributed to 1,000 GPs.
  • Data collected from GPs in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden were analyzed for comparative insights.

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  • Prescription patterns were assessed against national treatment guidelines.

    • Main Results:

    • GPs generally adhered to national treatment guidelines for bacterial infections.
    • Penicillin V was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic for upper and lower respiratory tract infections in all three countries.
    • Significant variations in prescribing were observed for urinary tract infections, recurrent pharyngeal tonsillitis, acute otitis media, and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, including differences in dosing, treatment duration, and diagnostic methods.

    Conclusions:

    • While general adherence to guidelines was noted, distinct differences in antibiotic prescribing practices exist among Scandinavian GPs for specific conditions.
    • These variations highlight areas for targeted interventions to optimize antibiotic use and combat resistance.
    • Further research into the drivers of these prescribing differences is warranted.