Antimicrobial dispensing process in community pharmacies: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antimicrobial resistance remains a major global public health concern, and antimicrobial dispensing in community pharmacies is an important factor in preventing this damage. However, the current literature focuses on the technical and attitudinal aspects related to antimicrobial dispensing, with little emphasis on the interventions provided in this service. Thus, this study aimed to determine the antimicrobial dispensing process in community pharmacies.

Methods

A scoping review was performed in September 2020 using the PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. The search terms included words related to dispensing, antibacterial agents, and pharmacies in various combinations. Two reviewers screened the titles, abstracts, and full-text articles

SUBMITTER: de Souza EV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9482305 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature