Sale of WHO AWaRe groups antibiotics without a prescription in Pakistan: a simulated client study

Sale of WHO AWaRe groups antibiotics without a prescription in Pakistan: a simulated client study

Introduction Resistant strains of bacteria are rapidly emerging with increasing inappropriate use of antibiotics rendering them less efficacious. Self-purchasing of antibiotics particularly for viral infections is a key driver of inappropriate use, especially in lower- and middle-income countries. T...

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Main Authors: Zikria Saleem, Mohamed Azmi Hassali, Brian Godman, Munazzah Fatima, Zeenia Ahmad, Areeba Sajid, Inaam Ur Rehman, Muhammad Umer Nadeem, Zaida Javaid, Madeeha Malik, Azhar Hussain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Subjects:
antibiotics
sale without prescription
simulated client
pakistan
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-020-00233-3

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