Antibiotic Stewardship
The Resistance Equation: Why Prescribing Azithromycin for Viral Infections Is Costing US Communities More Than We Realize
Every unnecessary azithromycin prescription is a small vote for a future where the antibiotic no longer works. Across the United States, azithromycin continues to be prescribed at high rates for respiratory illnesses that are viral in origin, feeding resistance patterns that undermine treatment outcomes for patients who genuinely need the drug. This investigation examines the scope of the problem, the real-world consequences for patients and communities, and what meaningful change actually requi