THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS IN ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS: STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL ANTIBIOTIC USE
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Antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacists, antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance, medication management
Abstract
Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) play a crucial role in promoting optimal antibiotic use to combat antimicrobial resistance. Pharmacists, with their unique expertise in medication management, are vital members of ASPs. This essay explores the specific strategies pharmacists can employ to enhance antibiotic stewardship efforts, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of antimicrobial resistance.
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Nawal Saeed Hassan Alkhaldi
Pharmacy technician, Maternity and Children,s Hospital in Al.Kharj
Abir Damen Alenezi
Pharmacy technician, Maternity and Children's Hospital in Dammam
Aisha Hussain ABuhadiya
Pharmacy technician, Maternity and Children,s Hospital in Al.Kharj
Sarah Ali Alfaraj
Pharmacy technician, Qatif Central hospital
Mohammed Abdullah Ali Al-homoud
Pharmacist, Qatif centeral hospital
Zainab abdulazeem Alsunbul
Pharmacy technician, Eradah hospital