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Those that were advised an oral antibiotic option that did not require close monitoring and did not require specialist OPAT follow-up were analysed for reason for referral, duration of antibiotic prescribed and patient outcome (readmission and mortality) at 30\u2005days.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>During the study period 5024 patients were referred to OPAT and 1467 (29.2%) were not taken onto the service. Of these 517 (35%) were given advice to switch to an oral antibiotic option that did not require specific OPAT monitoring. These included referrals for bone and joint, complex intra-abdominal and Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia or other bloodstream infections, amongst others. \u2018Oral recommended\u2019 resulted in a total of 13\u200a909\u2005days of oral therapy at home over 3 years. Thirty-day mortality was 3.9% (20\/517) and 30\u2005day readmission directly as a result of the infection or the treatment was 6.4% (32\/498).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These data highlight the central role of antimicrobial stewardship in OPAT gate keeping and the importance of measuring the unseen and wider healthcare service impact of OPAT. 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