%0 Journal Article
%T Prescribing of antivirals for COVID-19 in a South Australian local health network according to statewide guidelines.
%A Al Naji H
%A Inglis JM
%A Tucker E
%A Rowett D
%A Larcombe R
%A Medlin S
%A Mangoni AA
%A Thynne T
%J Intern Med J
%V 54
%N 1
%D 2024 Jan
%M 38267381
%F 2.611
%R 10.1111/imj.16254
%X Antiviral drugs were rapidly implemented into clinical practice for the treatment of high-risk patients with COVID-19, prompting the development of statewide guidelines. This South-Australian study reviewed guideline adherence, assessed prescribing patterns and highlighted the inappropriate management of relative drug-drug interactions and dosing for renal function. Additionally, it evaluated the impact of inappropriate antiviral drug use and suggested methods to improve quality use of medicines.