Patterns of antibiotics prescriptions in two tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar, Pakistan

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Salman Khan, Akash Kumar, Azhar Saeed, Syed Shoaib Iftikhar, Umer Humayun, Ujala Hussain, Tariq Khan, 8Khalid Saifullah Baig

Keywords

Antibiotics, resistance, prescription.

Abstract

Background: Inappropriate antibiotic use is a global concern, contributing to antibiotic resistance and jeopardizing the effectiveness of these life-saving medications. This study investigates prescribing patterns of antibiotics in two tertiary care hospitals located in Peshawar, Pakistan. Understanding these patterns can inform strategies to optimize antibiotic use and combat the rising tide of resistance in this
region.

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