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Dispensing of antibiotics without prescription in community drug retail outlets of Bahir Dar City in Northwest Ethiopia: A simulated client visit before and after educational intervention

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The non-prescription supply of antibiotics in community drug retail outlets (CDROs) significantly contributes to antibiotic resistance (ABR). This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention for pharmacy practitioners (PPs) in reducing over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic sales. METHODS: test, and a P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The intervention resulted in significant improvements in reducing non-prescription sale of antibiotics in CDROs (55 % pre-intervention vs. 20 % post-intervention), increasing the request for prescription paper (35 % vs. 75 %), insisting that antibiotics must be dispensed with prescription paper (33.3 % vs. 68.7 %), and reducing dispensing of antibiotics at level 1 demand (50 % vs. 25 %). CONCLUSIONS: Educational intervention provided to PPs was effective in reducing the non-prescription sale of antibiotics, and it improved the practice of dispensing antibiotics.

Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance

DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2025.08.017

Authors: Masho Tigabe Tekle, Faisel Dula Sema, Minichil Chanie Worku, Abdisa Gemedi Jara, Worku Endalamaw Ayenew

Institution: University of Gondar

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,890