Over the Counter Sale of Antibiotics at Drug Stores Found in Mizan-Aman Town Southwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Simulated Client Visit Study

摘要

Background Antibiotics are crucial drugs, particularly in the developing world, where infectious diseases are a common cause of death. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have driven the emergency of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which in turn leads to a loss of efficacy of these drugs. This study aimed to assess the professional practice on OTC sale of antibiotics at community drug retail outlets found in Mizan-Aman town.