P-901. Characterizing Changes in Antibiotic Use in the Outpatient Setting – United States, 2019 and 2022

Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Christine Kim, Tessa Schwarze, Lauri A. Hicks, Adam L. Hersh, Sarah Kabbani, Emily McDonald
DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf695.1107
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Abstract

Abstract Background Unnecessary antibiotic use is common in outpatient settings, particularly for acute respiratory illnesses. Monitoring antibiotic prescribing and appropriateness is important for identifying stewardship priorities and tracking progress toward national goals. We evaluated changes in outpatient antibiotic prescribing practices and estimated proportions of unnecessary prescribing.Figure 1.Proportion of outpatient visits with an antibiotic prescription by tier* and age group, Merative MarketScan (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Healthcare cost quality practices Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Volume
13
Issue
Supplement_1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN