What is considered long-term antibiotic usage? Understanding prolonged treatment
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A 2021 study in the *British Journal of General Practice* found that prescriptions for long-term antibiotics (≥28 days and up to 6 months) accounted for nearly 73% of total antibiotic exposure in young adults, primarily for acne treatment. This highlights the significant, context-dependent nature of what is considered long-term antibiotic usage in clinical practice, which extends far beyond the common 7–14 day acute course.
