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Oral antibiotics: practical prescribing rules for practitioners.

J D McCue1

  • 1Tufts University School of Medicine.

Geriatrics
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

For older adults, oral antibiotics for common infections offer cost-effective treatment. Prescribing the right drug, using simple regimens, and avoiding unnecessary use are key to managing therapy costs.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Oral antibiotics are commonly prescribed for bacterial infections in older adults, including upper respiratory and urinary tract infections.
  • Effective and economical antibiotic prescribing is crucial for this demographic due to potential health and financial impacts.

Observation:

  • Six practical rules for prescribing oral antimicrobials were analyzed for cost-effectiveness in older patients.
  • The analysis considered factors such as prevention of hospitalization, route of administration, drug formulation, indication, and regimen complexity.

Findings:

  • Oral antimicrobials are cost-effective when used to prevent hospitalization and are generally less expensive than parenteral routes.
  • Generic status does not always guarantee lower cost compared to proprietary drugs.
  • Choosing the most effective drug for the specific infection, even if initially more expensive, proves most cost-effective long-term.
  • Antimicrobial use for marginal indications is typically not cost-effective, and simpler treatment regimens are often more economical.

Implications:

  • Implementing these prescribing rules can optimize healthcare resource allocation in geriatric infectious disease management.
  • These guidelines support evidence-based, cost-conscious prescribing practices for oral antibiotics in elderly populations.
  • Adherence to these principles can lead to significant cost savings in the treatment of common bacterial infections in older adults.

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