Table 7 Justification score (JS^a) used to compare antimicrobial prescription to consensus guidelines

1

Indication, antimicrobial class, dose and treatment duration in accordance with the guidelines

2

Antibiotic therapy indicated but duration^b and/or dose^c of treatment not in accordance with the guidelines

3

Antibiotic therapy indicated but antimicrobial class not in accordance with the guidelines^d

4

Complete discrepancy with the guidelines, i.e. antibiotics were prescribed without indication or, conversely, antibiotics were not prescribed despite being indicated