Regulating antimicrobial sales in Saudi Arabia: Achievements and challenges.

Tahani Musleh AlmeleebiaAbdullah A AlhifanyFahdah AlmutairiMohannad AlshibaniAbdulaziz M Alhossan

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2020)

Restriction measures implemented by the Saudi MOH led to a 40% to 50% reduction in inappropriate sales of antimicrobials. Further studies are needed to investigate the methods for improving documentation and prescribing practices.

Keyphrases

primary care
staphylococcus aureus
healthcare
electronic health record
case control
advance care planning
saudi arabia
emergency department