Antibiotic prescriptions and secondary care referrals during consultations, by age group
| Age category | Number of GP consultations | Number of antibiotic prescriptions (%) | Number of secondary care referrals n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1 month | 12 | 0 (0) | 8 (66.7) |
| 1 to <3 months | 124 | 0 (0) | 27 (21.8) |
| 3 to <6 months | 222 | 30 (13.5) | 34 (15.3) |
| 6 to <12 months | 596 | 114 (19.1) | 40 (6.7) |
| 1 to <5 years | 2083 | 573 (27.5) | 132 (6.3) |
| 5 to <12 years | 701 | 219 (31.2) | 42 (6.0) |
GP, general practitioner.