Predictors of inappropriate antimicrobial prescription: Eight-year point prevalence surveys experience in a third level hospital in Spain.

The percentage of inappropriateness decreases over the study period; although we do not have enough points to estimate correctly a positive trend towards better antimicrobial usage.

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Throughout the 8 years, empiric treatments represented more than 40% of the prescriptions evaluated; educational efforts were made over the years trying to improve microbiological diagnosis, allowing targeted treatments; an increasing trend was observed for this indicator.

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