Observational analysis shows antibiotic prescribing challenges in outpatient settings, especially for older adults and rural populations.
We characterized antibiotic prescribing for outpatient telemedicine visits among a large cohort of pediatric, adult, and older adult populations during 2021. Opportunities exist for improving antibiotic prescribing in outpatient telemedicine, especially for respiratory conditions and among rural and older adult populations.
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