Evaluation of Antibiotic Supply Decisions by Community Pharmacists in Thailand: A Vignette Study.

ABSTRACT: In Thailand, antibiotics are available lawfully from community pharmacies without a prescription. Inappropriate supply of antibiotics from Thai community pharmacies to the public for common, self-limiting diseases has been reported. The study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of antibiotics selected by community pharmacists in Thailand in response to vignettes. A cross-sectional survey of community pharmacists across Thailand was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire including nine case vignettes with three conditions, namely upper respiratory infections (URIs), acute diarrhoea and simple wounds. A total of 208 questionnaires were completed and analysed (20.8% response rate). In response to vignettes relating to URIs, 50.8% of pharmacist recommendations were not in accordan

SUBMITTER: Donsamak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7913721 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature