A nationwide survey of antimicrobial dispensation practices in pharmacies and bodegas in the Dominican Republic

In many developing countries, antimicrobials are available without prescriptions in pharmacies and stores. We performed a survey to describe antimicrobial availability, training, and use recommendations for common symptoms in the Dominican Republic. Pharmacy recommendations varied, whereas aminopeni...

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Published in:Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE 2022, Vol.2 (1), p.e173-e173, Article e173
Main Authors: Mena Lora, Alfredo J, Rojas-Fermin, Rita, Bisono, Bismarck, Almonte, Marcos, Bleasdale, Susan C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Antimicrobial agents
Concise Communication
Developing countries
Drug stores
E coli
Illnesses
LDCs
Neighborhoods
Pharmacy
Prescriptions
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Summary:In many developing countries, antimicrobials are available without prescriptions in pharmacies and stores. We performed a survey to describe antimicrobial availability, training, and use recommendations for common symptoms in the Dominican Republic. Pharmacy recommendations varied, whereas aminopenicillins are routinely recommended at bodegas. Frontline staff are gatekeepers and potential targets for stewardship education.
ISSN:2732-494X
2732-494X
DOI:10.1017/ash.2022.314