Antibiotics Smart Use: a workable model for promoting the rational use of medicines in Thailand

• Main Authors: Nithima Sumpradit (Author), Pisonthi Chongtrakul (Author), Kunyada Anuwong (Author), Somying Pumtong (Author), Kedsenee Kongsomboon (Author), Parichart Butdeemee (Author), Jurairat Khonglormyati (Author), Santi Chomyong (Author), Parnuchote Tongyoung (Author), Suraphol Losiriwat (Author), Piyanooch Seesuk (Author), Pongthep Suwanwaree (Author), Viroj Tangcharoensathien (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The Antibiotics Smart Use (ASU) programme was introduced in Thailand as a model to promote the rational use of medicines, starting with antibiotics. The programme's first phase consisted of assessing interventions intended to change prescribing practices; the second phase examined the feasibili...