Therapeutic use was determined in 540 patients by a total of 29 IDphysicians.In the study, 30.2% of the patients were given antimicrobials and empirically started antibiotics accounted for 79% cases of therapeuticantibiotic use, and 60% of those were inappropriate (P = 0.001). The appropriate use of ID level antibiotics (P = 0.000) were very compatible with other antimicrobial groups.
Conclusion:
The study shows that the Turkish government's new intervention policy on antimicrobial prescribing has been effective.