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A major new study by researchers at Intermountain Health and Stanford University finds that overprescribing and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is not only leading to antibiotic resistance – but also causing significant patient harm. It’s one of the most comprehensive studies to document the impact of antibiotic overuse in clinical practice.

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