Results: After PNCAR introduction, we recorded a significant increase in antibiotic prescription appropriateness and in Access antibiotic and targeted therapy usage, while Reserve antibiotics were prescribed in ~10% of the cases, with an increasing trend in 2023.
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Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Antibiotic Consumption and Stewardship Program in a Southern Italian Hospital.
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These changes suggest a positive trend toward more responsible antibiotic practices and a more pathogen-specific management approach.