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

ABSTRACT:

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. There is a particular issue in countries such as Pakistan. Consequently, there is a need to assess current rates of self-purchasing especially for reserve antibiotics to guide future policies.

Aims

Assess the extent of current antibiotic sales without a prescription in urban areas of Pakistan.

Methodology

A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in different areas of Punjab, Pakistan using Simulated Client technique. The investigators demanded different predefined a

SUBMITTER: Saleem Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7397594 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature