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Antibiotic resistance is increasing despite efforts to curb antibiotic use. This document reviews the role antibiotic policies can play in controlling resistance. Early studies found policies reduced costs and use without harming patients. More recent interest focuses on whether policies can reduce, not just halt, rising resistance levels. While barriers exist, careful antibiotic prescribing has been shown to curb emerging resistance and lower prevalence. The optimal policy varies between institutions and r

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