Why Do Doctors Still Prescribe So Many Antibiotics?

Dr. Jeff Linder: At least 30%, if not up to about 50% of antibiotics prescribed in the United States, are either for no discernible reason whatsoever. Both care providers have known for a long time about the risks of overusing antibiotics. The CDC even publishes guidelines for doctors to follow,. detailing which diagnoses do and don't indicate that antibiotics would be appropriate.