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Data was collected for every antibiotic prescription issued in general practices located in the North Denmark Region during the first year of the pandemic (1 February 2020 to 31 January 2021) and the year prior to the pandemic (1 February 2019 to 31 January 2020). Data were compared regarding antibiotic agents and the type of consultation linked to each antibiotic prescription. Results showed that antibiotic prescriptions decreased by 18.5% during the first pandemic year. The use of macrolides and lincosamides, along with combinations of penicillins and beta-lactamase -sensitive penicillins, was reduced the most. Face-to-face consultations related to an antibiotic prescription decreased by 28.5%, while the use of video consultations increased markedly. In Denmark, COVID-19 restrictions have contributed to both a lower consumption of antibiotics and a change in prescription patterns in general practice. 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