Regional variations in community consumption of antibiotics in Hungary, 1996-2003
Maria Matuz1, Ria Benko, Peter Doro
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Budapest, Hungary. matuz@clph.szote.u-szeged.hu
Aims:
To study regional differences and identify determinants of antibiotic consumption in ambulatory care in Hungary.
Methods:
Regional distribution-based antibiotic sales data were converted into a number of defined daily doses (DDD) per 1000 inhabitant-days. Correlations were assessed with the Spearman rank test.
Results:
There were large and stable interregional differences in antibiotic consumption. They were associated with socio-economic determinants, e.g. the population receiving free access to medicines and receiving regular social assistance.
Conclusions:
More detailed studies are needed to better understand the determinants of antibiotic use in these specific patient populations and to identify additional determinants at regional level.
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