DDD-costs have a strong influence on antibacterial drug prescription in Germany: a differentiated correlation analysis from 1985 to 2022.

ABSTRACT: Antibacterial drugs are vital in modern medicine, and understanding the factors influencing their prescriptions is essential for maintaining their effectiveness and accessibility. This study investigates the hypothesis that costs significantly impact the prescriptions of antibacterial drugs, a factor previously underrecognized. To investigate this, we conducted correlation analyses on defined daily dose (DDD-) prescriptions and DDD-costs for the 15 most prescribed antibacterial drugs in Germany in 2022, using data from the Arzneimittelverordnungsreport (Drug Prescription Report) (1985-2022). The analysis focused on the periods 1985-2022, 1985-2011, and 2012-2022. Our findings revealed significant correlations between DDD-prescriptions and -costs for nearly all drugs over the entire period

SUBMITTER: Bindel LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11787216 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature