Better, not just fewer: Rethinking antibiotic prescribing

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Source: PLOS Medicine

Original: https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004941...

Published: 2026-02-27T14:00:00Z

Clinical decision support tools can reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. But the success of these tools depends on more than just technology. Authors Giorgia Sulis and Derek R. MacFadden explore issues of behavior, equity, and governance in addressing antimicrobial resistance. They emphasize the need for "better, not just fewer" antibiotic prescriptions. These recipes help fight resistance more effectively. The solution requires a comprehensive approach beyond technology.