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Editorial
. 2007 Sep 1;335(7617):407-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39307.642963.80.

Prescribing antibiotics in primary care

Chris Del Mar
Editorial

Prescribing antibiotics in primary care

Chris Del Mar. BMJ. .

Abstract

Studies of antibiotic resistance emphasise the importance of conserving this non-renewable resource

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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