Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal

Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal

Introduction Over-the-counter (OTC) use of antibiotics contributes to the burgeoning rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Drawing on qualitative research methods, this article explores the characteristics of OTC sales of antibiotic in Nepal, its drivers and implications for policy.Methods Data we...

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Main Authors: Christopher Pell, Rakesh Yadav, Sanjeev Raj Neupane, Sunil Pokharel, Shristi Raut, Bipin Adhikari, Komal Raj Rijal, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Janak Adhikari, Suman Thapa, Kumar Paudel, Narayan G C, Sandesh Neupane, Sirapa Shrestha, Sujan B Marahatta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-05-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/5/e005829.full

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