Monitoring community antibiotic consumption in Belgium: reimbursement versus retail data (2013–22)

Last updated on 17-1-2025 by Elena Damian

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Abstract:

Background and objectives In Belgium, monitoring antibiotic consumption relies on reimbursement data, which is obtained with a time delay and does not account for over-the-counter or nonreimbursed products. This study aims to bridge this gap by comparing reimbursement and retail data for primary care to understand variations and assess the accuracy of current surveillance methods. Method Reimbursement data were obtained from the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance, and retail data were obtained from IQVIA for the period 2013–22. The community consumption of syste…

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