Baseline characteristics
RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION, RTI
The two randomised arms were well balanced with respect to baseline characteristics (Practice level baseline characteristics, by arm. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwiseCCG=clinical commissioning group; GP=general practitioner; IMD= index of multiple deprivation; IQR=interquartile range; RTI=respiratory tract infection.Number of practices with data (denominator).When CCGs accepted participation in trial, previous 12 months of list sizes and dispensing figures (in 0-9 year olds) was used to split practices into high and low categories, relative to other practices within their CCG. This information was used in randomisation minimisation process.Collected from baseline practice questionnaires unless stated otherwise.Collected from NHS digital data.Includes online (askmyGP), emergency care practitioner, and pharmacist.