Prescribing Patterns of Antibiotics According to the WHO AWaRe Classification during the COVID-19 Pandemic at a Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for Strengthening of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes

• Main Authors: Steward Mudenda (Author), Eustus Nsofu (Author), Patience Chisha (Author), Victor Daka (Author), Billy Chabalenge (Author), Webrod Mufwambi (Author), Henson Kainga (Author), Manal H.G. Kanaan (Author), Ruth L. Mfune (Author), Florence Mwaba (Author), Mildred Zulu (Author), Rabecca Tembo (Author), Wizaso Mwasinga (Author), Kennedy Chishimba (Author), Grace Mwikuma (Author), Ngula Monde (Author), Mulemba Samutela (Author), Harriet K. Chiyangi (Author), Shafiq Mohamed (Author), Scott K. Matafwali (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Irrational and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is a major problem that can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In Zambia, there is insufficient information on the prescribing patterns of antibiotics according to the World Health Organization (WHO) AWaRe classification...