Background Rational use of medicines plays a vital role in avoiding preventable adverse
drug effects, maximizing therapeutic outcomes with promoting patient adherence, and …

Abstract Objectives Quality indicators (QIs) assessing the appropriateness of antibiotic use
are essential to identify targets for improvement and guide antibiotic stewardship …

Background Despite the complexity of drug use, a number of indicators have been
developed, standardized and evaluated by the World Health Organization (WHO). These …

Background Inappropriate use of antibiotics in the community plays a role in the emergence
and spread of bacteria resistant to antibiotics which threatens human health significantly …

Background The rational use of medicine improves patient's quality of life. Excessive and
inappropriate prescriptions result in severe consequences. The study of drug use patterns …

Background Proper utilization of medicines is a critical component of pharmaceutical care
plan. The aim of this study was to assess drug use pattern at ten primary healthcare centers …

Background Medicines are a main therapeutic intervention provided within hospitals and
their proper use in the outpatient setting is important for patients and the community. The …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health problem both in
hospital and community acquired infections. The present study assessed the knowledge and …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents one of the biggest threats to health
globally. This cross-sectional study determined knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) …

Background Prescription drugs constitute the primary source of revenue for the
pharmaceutical industry. Most pharmaceutical companies commit a great deal of time and …