Should dispensing antibiotics be with a doctor's prescription to the public? A study examining the implementation of the rules.
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Pharmacy, Drugs Prescription, Antibiotics, ImplementationAbstract
The use of antibiotics, classified as prescription drugs, tends to increase in the community. Antibiotics obtained by the public from pharmacies or other retail outlets are often acquired without a doctor's prescription. The objective of this research is to understand the implementation of antibiotic dispensing rules in the community as a basis for generating policy implementation regulations and other related entities. Research Design: Cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach. The research informants consist of key informants and ordinary informants. The informants in this study include pharmacy managers (APA), pharmaceutical owners (PSA), microbiology experts, BPOM, parasitology experts, pediatric specialist, Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI) professionals, Health Department office representatives and epidemiologist, during August to December 2023.
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