Rate of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions for cold and flu in the U.S. 2007-2012
This statistic describes the rate of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions for the common cold and flu in the United States from 2007 to 2012. In 2008, there was an estimated 14 percent rate of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics for the common cold and flu. Expected increase in insurance coverage, chronic diseases, and an aging population may place further stresses on the need for proper medication use to prevent avoidable healthcare costs.
