Publications by authors named "Koki Yoshimura"
Antibiotics (Basel)
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess a new metric (DDD/1000 prescriptions/month) to analyze antimicrobial use in Japanese pharmacies, collecting data from 2,638 surveyed pharmacies.
- - Between January 2019 and January 2021, the usage of certain antibiotics declined, particularly in pharmacies servicing hospitals and clinics, with otorhinolaryngology showing the highest levels of antimicrobial prescriptions despite an overall decrease.
- - The findings indicate that antimicrobial usage in Japan varies by medical department, highlighting the importance of tailored interventions to address antibiotic prescribing practices specific to each department.
