Selling antibiotics without prescriptions among community pharmacies and drug outlets: a simulated client study from Ghana.

Eric Kofi NgyeduJoseph AcolatseGeorge AkafityRobert IncoomAudu RaufR Andrew SeatonJacqueline SneddonElaine CameronMargaret WatsonMarta WanatBrian B GodmanAmanj Kurdi

Published in: Expert review of anti-infective therapy (2023)

A very high prevalence/sub-optimal practice of selling antibiotics without prescriptions was found. This highlights the need to increase compliance with antibiotic dispensing legislation through evidence-based interventions including education of key stakeholders.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
mental health
risk factors
physical activity