Trends in antibiotic prescribing by general practitioners in Belgium (2014-2023) and association with changing workforce demographics

Background

General practitioners (GPs) account for most antibiotic prescriptions in the community. GP age and sex may influence prescribing, particularly in the context of demographic shifts in the GP workforce. We aimed to assess trends in antibiotic prescribing by GPs in Belgium and associations between GP age and sex with prescribing volume and quality.