Medical institutions Prescription antibacterial drugs that are ineffective for 30% of cold patients October 28 14:50
Antibiotics such as antibiotics that are not actually effective are prescribed to more than 30% of patients who have consulted a medical institution in the cold, and the proportion prescribed may vary by more than 20 points depending on the region This was revealed by a survey by the National Health Insurance Association.
While antibacterial drugs are effective against bacteria, they are not effective against colds caused by viruses or influenza, and the unnecessary prescription has led to an increase in resistant bacteria that are not effective. We are asking you to use it properly.
The National Health Insurance Association, which operates health insurance for small and medium-sized companies, analyzed the medical remuneration statement of approximately 40 million subscribers and found how much antibacterial drug was available for patients with “acute upper respiratory tract inflammation”, the so-called “cold”. To see if it was prescribed.
As a result, the prescription ratio was 31.4% last year, 43.6%, which is 12 points less than in fiscal 2015, but it became clear that there are still many unnecessary prescriptions.
In addition, according to the analysis in fiscal 2017 with data by prefecture, Fukui Prefecture, which had the lowest prescription rate, was 26.6%, but Nara Prefecture, which had the highest prescription rate, was 48.9%, a difference of more than 20 points.
According to the results, the National Health Insurance Association stated that “the proportion of antibacterial drugs used for colds is still high and there are significant differences between regions. Antibacterial drugs are also used to reduce the appearance of resistant bacteria and protect health. I want to encourage the proper use of "."