Effectiveness of educational interventions in improving antimicrobial dispensing by community pharmacists: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Identifying antimicrobial dispensing services is crucial for promoting the rational use of these medicines and mitigating microbial resistance. Educational interventions can support this process; however, a comprehensive synthesis of their effectiveness is still lacking. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of educational interventions in improving antimicrobial dispensing among community pharmacists.

Methods

A systematic review of PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Embase, BVS/LILACS, ERIC, and gray literature was conducted in June 2024. Two reviewers screened titles, abstracts, and full-text articles according to eligibility criteria and extracted the data. Original studies that described and evaluated the impact of educational interventions (regardless of

SUBMITTER: Vieira de Souza E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317583 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature