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C. diff inquiry should look at drug prescribing

February 2, 2010 5:47 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Commenting as the Health Secretary warned doctors to be prudent about prescribing antibiotics as part of the fight against infections, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP said:

"Last month we warned that prescriptions of drugs which can increase the risk of patients contracting C. difficile had increased. Experts recommend restricting their use, but January's figures showed a 30% increase in one of these drugs.

"I'm pleased that the Scottish Government is responding to these figures, but the ongoing Public Inquiry into C. difficile should also consider this."

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