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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 39, 2007 - Issue 11-12
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Fluoroquinolone prescriptions in a teaching hospital: A prospective audit

Celine Pulcini From the Infectious Diseases Department, L'Archet 1, Nice University Hospital, Nice, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
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Veronique Mondain From the Infectious Diseases Department, L'Archet 1, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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Florence Lieutier Pharmacy, L'Archet 1, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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Aline Mousnier Pharmacy, L'Archet 1, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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Pierre-Marie Roger From the Infectious Diseases Department, L'Archet 1, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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Pierre Dellamonica From the Infectious Diseases Department, L'Archet 1, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
Pages 1013-1017 | Received 06 Apr 2007, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify prospectively the prevalence of unnecessary or inappropriate fluoroquinolone prescriptions in our teaching hospital and to identify the contributing factors. 55% of the 110 prescriptions evaluated were unnecessary or inappropriate. Ward and combination therapies were significantly associated with misuse.

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