Antibiotic prescriptions for Japanese outpatients with acute respiratory tract infections (2013–2015): A retrospective Observational Study

Objectives Appropriate antibiotic prescriptions for outpatients with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are urgently needed in Japan. However, the empirical proof of this need is under-documented. Therefore, we aimed to determine antibiotic prescription rates, and the proportions of antibiotic classes prescribed for Japanese patients with ARTIs. Methods We analysed health insurance claims data over 2013–2015 among Japanese patients aged...