Antimicrobial Dispensing Practices during COVID-19 and the Implications for Pakistan

• Main Authors: Bushra Gul (Author), Maria Sana (Author), Aneela Saleem (Author), Zia Ul Mustafa (Author), Muhammad Salman (Author), Yusra Habib Khan (Author), Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi (Author), Tiyani Milta Sono (Author), Johanna C. Meyer (Author), Brian B. Godman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Antibiotics are one of the most frequently dispensed classes of medicines. However, excessive misuse and abuse enhances antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Previous studies in Pakistan have documented extensive dispensing of 'Watch' and 'Reserve' antibiotics, which is a concern. In v...