Misconceptions and pressures have increased the sales of antibiotics without a prescription
across countries. There are concerns with such practices in Vietnam given rising …

Antibiotic resistance has been associated with the use of antibiotics. The dispensing of
antimicrobials without prescription is a potential source of inappropriate antibiotic use. In our …

Background Some of the inappropriate use of antibiotics is related to the dispensing of
antibiotics without a medical prescription. Objectives To identify the intrinsic factors (socio …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the dispensing behavior of pharmacists in retail pharmacy
practice and to assess their attitude toward dispensing non-OTC drugs and scrutinize the …

We investigated the magnitude of self-medication with antibiotics in a peri-urban area of
Southern Kerala State, India and factors influencing this practice. First, a random sample of …

Antibiotic misuse, either by patients or healthcare professionals, is one of the major
contributing factors to antimicrobial resistance. In many Middle Eastern countries including …

Background Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing problem in developing countries and
antibiotic use is widespread. Our previous surveys in Java, Indonesia, revealed that most …

Background Overuse and misuse of antibiotics is a serious global problem. While resistance
to older antibiotics is increasing, development of newer molecules has stalled. Resistance to …

Introduction Over-the-counter (OTC) use of antibiotics contributes to the burgeoning rise in
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Drawing on qualitative research methods, this article …

Background The development of antimicrobial resistance, which is partially attributable to
the overuse and/or misuse of antibiotics in health care, is one of the greatest global public …