Policy Framework and Barriers in Antimicrobial Consumption Monitoring at the National Level: A Qualitative Study from Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: The study aims to assess the strategies used to estimate antimicrobial consumption (AMC) and the barriers encountered in data collection. It also addresses the perception about AMC based on the World Health Organization (WHO) definition. Methodology: The qualitative study adhered to the standard consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies (COREQ) guidelines. It involved stakeholders from diverse sectors, i.e., regulatory bodies, the pharmaceutical industry, international health organizations, policy experts, medical professionals, veterinary doctors, and academia (nursing, medicine, and pharmacy). A total of 37 in-depth interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview schema. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Codes were

SUBMITTER: Ihsan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12837624 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature