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October 15, 2008 20:08 EST
QUALITY / PATIENT SAFETY
Antibiotic monitoring improves quality, reduces cost
In an effort to reduce pharmaceutical cost and stop the rise of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, two hospitals have begun implementing programs to better control their antibiotic use and, so far, the results are positive.
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