What influences antibiotic sales in rural Bangladesh? A drug dispensers' perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic resistance poses a great threat to global health, especially in low- and middle-income countries with a high infectious disease burden and limited resources. In spite of regulations, antibiotics are sold in many settings as non-prescription medicines, resulting in inappropriate use and resistance.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the current status of access and use of antibiotics in rural Bangladesh, by exploring the perspectives and sales practices of antibiotic drug dispensers.

Methods

We used a mixed methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). We mapped and characterized antibiotic purchasing and dispensing sites in the Matlab Health and Demographic Surveillance System catchment area. Furthermore, we investigated the volume of p

SUBMITTER: Matin MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268404 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature