Antibiotic Use in the Community in Spain: A National Surveillance System Within the Framework of the Spanish Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.

ABSTRACT: Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a critical major public health challenge, largely driven by the inappropriate use of antibiotics in the community. In Spain, the National Action Plan on AMR (PRAN) emphasizes the need for robust surveillance systems based on standardized indicators and high-quality data sources. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of calculating PRAN prescribing indicators using the National Electronic Database for Pharmacoepidemiological Research in Primary Care (BIFAP) and to validate BIFAP as a data source for national antimicrobial prescribing surveillance. Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted using 2018 data from 9.4 million individuals. Results: Overall, 23.3% received at leas

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Urrusuno R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12649326 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature