Effectiveness of pharmacovigilance initiatives on the consumption of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in ASL CN2

Authors

  • Valeria Manescotto Responsabile Farmacovigilanza ASL CN2 c/o Servizio Farmaceutico Territoriale
  • Elena Garbarino Servizio Farmaceutico Territoriale – ASL CN2
  • Valeria Recalenda Servizio Farmaceutico Territoriale – ASL CN2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14672/bepsp2024115-120

Abstract

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are associated with significant adverse reactions and should be used cautiously due to their role in promoting bacterial resistance. Regulatory agencies have issued increasingly stringent recommendations regarding their use in 2018, 2019, and 2023. This study aims to analyze the trends in fluoroquinolone prescriptions in ASL CN2 and evaluate the effectiveness of monitoring and pharmacovigilance initiatives. Prescription data for fluoroquinolones from January 2018 to June 2024 was analyzed. The daily defined doses (DDD) per 1,000 inhabitants per day decreased from 1.9 in 2018 to 0.9 in the first half of 2024. The percentage of fluoroquinolones among all systemic antibiotic prescriptions also declined significantly, from 13.3% in 2018 to 6.0% in the first half of 2024. Overall, there has been a marked reduction in fluoroquinolone consumption, attributed to surveillance activities and educational initiatives aimed at prescribers, leading to more rational use of these antibiotics in ASL CN2.

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Published

2024-12-18