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

• Main Authors: Zikria Saleem (Author), Mohamed Azmi Hassali (Author), Brian Godman (Author), Munazzah Fatima (Author), Zeenia Ahmad (Author), Areeba Sajid (Author), Inaam Ur Rehman (Author), Muhammad Umer Nadeem (Author), Zaida Javaid (Author), Madeeha Malik (Author), Azhar Hussain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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. T...