Abstract
Disposal Practice for Unused Medications amongthe Students of the International Islamic UniversityMalaysiaMd. Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Rezaul Haque Ansary Md. Akhtaruzzaman Akhter, S. M.Mostofa Al-Mamun, Mohi Uddin, M.M.Rahman
Highlights
Irrational use of antibiotics is a global phenomenon
Data was collected from different administrative divisions of Khyber Pakhtun Khawah (KPK) namely Peshawar, Hazara, Mardan, DeraIsmail Khan
This study provides a detailed information of knowledge and practices regarding antibiotic use among registered medical practitioners practicing in KPK, Pakistan
Summary
Irrational use of antibiotics is a global phenomenon. More than 50% of all antibiotics are prescribed, sold or dispensed inappropriately, while 50% of the patients are not taking antibiotics correctly (WHO, 2004). Some of the factors affecting this irrational use include socio-economic status, physicians’ knowledge and training, patient load, diagnostic ambiguity, availability of treatment guidelines and pharmaceutical marketing (Barden et al, 1998; Andrajati et al, 2017). The potential dangers associated with inappropriate use of antibiotics. Faizullah et al / Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 7 (12); 2017: 038-046
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