Experts on call: a new strategy to curb antibiotic overuse in family clinics

NCT ID NCT04848883

First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding infectious disease experts to primary care teams helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for common infections like colds and urinary tract infections. Over 1,300 patients from six clinics in Spain took part. Doctors in the expert-supported group could call or meet with specialists to discuss tricky cases, aiming to improve prescribing habits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Univeristari de Bellvitge

    Barcelona, Catalonia, s/n, Spain

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