Too broad a brush > what are the reasons for prescribing? For which
condition(s)? Are you after the number of cons or the number needing Rx?
What of telephone cons/visits etc?
>If we prescribe antibiotics for a fixed percentage of urgent consultations
>(assuming this ratio varies between practice and between doctor but not
>over time) wouldn't you expect the absolute number of prescriptions for
>antibiotics to rise in proportion with the number of urgent consultations?
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