Community pharmacies, drug stores, and antibiotic dispensing in Indonesia: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11885-4
Abstract: Inappropriate dispensing of antibiotics at community pharmacies is an important driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Thus, a better understanding of dispensing practices is crucial to inform national, regional, and… read more here.
Keywords: pharmacies drug; antibiotic dispensing; drug stores; community pharmacies ... See more keywords
A Formative Assessment of Antibiotic Dispensing/Prescribing Practices and Knowledge and Perceptions of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among Healthcare Workers in Lahore Pakistan
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101418
Abstract: (1) Background: Antimicrobial resistance causes significant disease burden in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this paper is to describe antibiotic dispensing/prescribing practices and underlying factors associated with these practices among community-based healthcare workers.… read more here.
Keywords: prescribing practices; dispensing prescribing; antimicrobial resistance; dispensing ... See more keywords
Developing a Tool for Auditing the Quality of Antibiotic Dispensing in Community Pharmacies: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11111529
Abstract: Background: The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control describes the community pharmacist as the gatekeeper to the quality of antibiotic use. The pharmacist has the responsibility to guard safe and effective antibiotic use; however,… read more here.
Keywords: community; quality antibiotic; practice; antibiotic dispensing ... See more keywords
Outpatient Antibiotic Dispensing for the Population with Government Health Insurance in Syria in 2018–2019
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9090570
Abstract: Little is known about antibiotic uses at the population level in Syria. The aim of our study is to present outpatient antibiotic dispensing (OAD) patterns and rates for patients with health insurance in the parts… read more here.
Keywords: oad; antibiotic dispensing; outpatient antibiotic; health insurance ... See more keywords