Author/Authors :
Abuirmeileh, Amjad Al Isra University - Faculty of Pharmacy - Department of Clinical Pharmacy Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jordan , Samara, Sondos Al Isra University - Faculty of Pharmacy - Department of Clinical Pharmacy Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jordan , Alkhodari, Alaa Al Isra University - Faculty of Pharmacy - Department of Clinical Pharmacy Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jordan , Bahnassi, Anas Taibah University - Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia , Talhouni, Ahmad Al Isra University - Faculty of Pharmacy - Department of Clinical Pharmacy Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jordan , Hayallah, Alaa M. Assiut University - Faculty of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Egypt
Abstract :
The sale of antibiotics without medical prescriptions has been recognized as a major source of drug misuse and medication risk in Jordan. This practice constitutes one of the major causes of the on going problem of antibiotic resistance. This study provides a pharmacist perspective on the problem through presenting the most common antibiotics dispensed, the related indications, and pharmacists proposed solutions to this problem in the city of Amman, Jordan. This was achieved by means of a structured questionnaire prepared by the investigators and completed by the pharmacists themselves. It was suggested that the problem at hand can be overcome through the enforcement of laws to control such practice. Also, increasing awareness among patients and pharmacists, and empowering pharmacists to play more active role in patients care are important steps that will contribute in minimizing this practice.
