The use of geographical information systems technology (gis) to assess demographic variation in the use of antibiotics.

• In: Community Pharmacy Section - Poster Session
• At: Cairo (Egypt) (2005)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: CPS-P-005
• By: BECKET, Gordon (University of Otago, School of Pharmacy, Dunedin, New Zealand)
• Co-author(s): Norris (University of Otago, DUNEDIN, New Zealand)
  Ecke (University of Otago, DUNEDIN, New Zealand)
  
• Abstract:

  Aims: Microbial resistance to antibiotics is an increasing problem globally, and this resistance is partially related to inappropriate use in humans. In this presentation we describe the use of GIS technology to assess the demographics of antibiotic prescribing and dispensing in a small New Zealand town. In particular the relationship between..

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