{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Rebound in community antibiotic consumption after the observed decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic, EU/EEA, 2022.
{Author}: Ventura-Gabarró C;Leung VH;Vlahović-Palčevski V;Machowska A;Monnet DL;Högberg LD; ; ;
{Journal}: Euro Surveill
{Volume}: 28
{Issue}: 46
{Year}: 2023 11
{Factor}: 21.286
{DOI}: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.46.2300604
{Abstract}: We observed a rebound in consumption of antibacterials for systemic use (ATC J01) in the community sector in the European Union/European Economic Area during 2021 and 2022, after an observed decrease between 2019 and 2020. The rates in 2022 returned to pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels and were exceeded in 13 countries. Although these patterns could partly be a result of changes in disease transmission during the study period, it could also reflect a lost opportunity to strengthen and reinforce prudent antibiotic use.