Health insurance and antibiotic prescription in pharyngitis: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabian primary healthcare centers - Takeaways - MDSpire

Health insurance and antibiotic prescription in pharyngitis: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabian primary healthcare centers

  • By

  • Aouab Abdul Khafez

  • Amro Abdel-Azeem

  • Malak Alotaibi

  • Rehab Almubrick

  • Hala Tamim

  • Naif Alotaibi

  • Noara Alhusseini

  • June 5, 2026

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    Antibiotics were prescribed in 84.7% of acute pharyngitis visits in Saudi Arabia's primary healthcare centers in 2023.

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    Amoxicillin and azithromycin accounted for 62% and 37% of antibiotic prescriptions, respectively, for pharyngitis.

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    Younger patients, especially those aged 0–7 years, had significantly higher odds of receiving antibiotics for pharyngitis.

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    Patients with governmental insurance were 28.6% more likely to receive antibiotics compared to those with private insurance.

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    The study highlights the need for improved antibiotic stewardship and adherence to clinical guidelines in pharyngitis treatment.

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Health insurance and antibiotic prescription in pharyngitis: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabian primary healthcare centers

  • by Aouab Abdul Khafez, Amro Abdel-Azeem, Malak Alotaibi, Rehab Almubrick, Hala Tamim, Naif Alotaibi, Noara Alhusseini

  • June 5, 2026

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