A Review of Antibiotic Dispensing and Use in Asia

Abstract

In particular, antibiotics are a crucial drug in pharmaceutical treatment. These drugs are used to treat and prevent infectious illnesses all around the globe, but particularly in Asia, where the majority of the population has poor to moderate incomes. Asia is noted for having nations with underdeveloped healthcare systems, a lack of services in rural regions, and improper medication counseling. There are certain groups that reside in regions with less developed medical technology. Patients who get proper prescriptions and counseling are more likely to take their medications as prescribed, acquire trust for and understanding of antibiotics, and refrain from misusing them. Although the central Asian nations in this review paper have experienced problems with the distribution and use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to treat or stop the spread of a specific bacterial illness inside the body. Although they offer certain advantages, antibiotics may sometimes have serious adverse effects, such as antibiotic resistance. The majority of Asian nations have limited resources, connections, and locations when it comes to drug awareness and oversight. Many times, low-poor nations decide to give medicine without a prescription due to a lack of funding or because the pharmacist is unable to generate any cash. Because of community misuse of antibiotics and a lack of knowledge about how to handle these specific prescriptions, the distribution of antibiotics requires adequate responsibility and direction with appropriate counseling. This review article aims to increase understanding of the use and administration of antibiotics as well as the execution of public health awareness intervention activities as a means to lessen this problem.