Perceived antimicrobial dispensing practices in medicine outlets in Ghana: A maximum difference experiment design.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Antimicrobials are consumed among patients globally, but in developing and middle-income countries, these drugs can be obtained without a prescription from pharmacies and licensed drug stores due to inadequate regulation in the pharmaceutical sector. This study aimed to assess antimicrobial dispensing practices in medicine sales outlets (i.e., pharmacies and licensed drug stores) to provide quantitative evidence for policy discussions to enhance patient safety and care quality in Ghana's pharmaceutical industry.

Method

The data for this study were obtained from a cross-sectional survey conducted in the Greater Accra region between July and August 2022. The survey was conducted through interviewer-administered questionnaires, and 200 staff members from medicine s

SUBMITTER: Nyarko E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10343099 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature