| Seasonal variation in community systemic antibiotic dispensing, percent |
This measure shows the percentage of seasonal variation in community systemic antibiotic dispensing. While bacterial infections increase during winter, increased prescribing in winter may suggest antibiotics are also being used to treat viral respiratory infections. This may represent an opportunity to optimise antibiotic use. |
Pharmaceutical Collection (PHARMS), PHO Enrolment Collection, Ministry of Health, New Zealand Resident Population - Stats NZ |
Health Quality & Safety Commission | Te Tāhū Hauora |
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