E-drug: Repeat ordering on antibiotic prescriptions
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I am writing up a project we have just completed and looking at the
rational use of antibiotics. Specifically the ordering of repeat
prescriptions for antibiotics used to treat URTI. In Australia doctors
may order one repeat prescription on nearly all antibiotics (i.e., they
can order two courses of antibiotics without the need for the
patient to return to the doctor). My feeling is that we are one of the
few countries that offer such arrangements. I am interested in
finding out what occurs in other health care settings. Can physi-
cians prescribe repeat prescriptions for antibiotics, or are they
required to return to the doctor for a repeat supply?
Yours,
David Newby, B.Pharm. Grad Dip Epi(Pharmaco)
Research Pharmacist
Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology
School of Population Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Newcastle
Mater Hospital
Edith St.
Waratah NSW 2298
Australia
Tel: +61 2 49211292
Fax: +61 2 49602088
Mobile: 0411126333
e-mail: mddan@cc.newcastle.edu.au
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