Abstract

Antibiotics cure infectious diseases however; their irrational use may devastate by way of microbial resistance, adverse drug reactions, and or worsening of the diseased conditions. This study is aimed not only to assess the existing loopholes in dispensing antibiotics but also a futuristic appraisal inferencing preparation of graduating pharmacists for good dispensing practices. Therefore, the population included in the study are Pharm D students to appraise their knowledge level and perception regarding antibiotic prescription and dispensing that will serve as key indicators to the community being served. A precondition for the participants was their exposure to infectious diseases and use of antibiotics during pharmacy graduation studies to include a knowledgeable population. A questionnaire was prepared comprising expected breaches during the dispensing and course of treatment with antibiotics, which was sent electronically to the participants. A population of 2500 students was focused on geographic proximity where they may share the common job market in dispensing pharmacies.

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