A new study authored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and published in Clinical Infectious Diseases shows about 5% of all fluoroquinolones prescribed for adults in doctor’s offices and emergency departments are completely unnecessary, and about 20% of all fluoroquinolone prescriptions in these two settings are not the recommended first-line treatment. Due to the serious side effects they can cause, fluoroquinolones should only be used when absolutely necessary. Read the study to learn more.
CDC Releases New Fluoroquinolone Prescribing Study
Feb 27, 2018 | Kim Rodgers
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Kim Rodgers was formerly the Communications Manager at NACCHO.
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