Effect on Antimicrobial Resistance of a Policy Restricting Over-the-Counter Antimicrobial Sales in a Large Metropolitan Area, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Authors :: Moura, Maria L.
Boszczowski, Icaro
Blaque, Manuela
Mussarelli, Rafael M.
Fossaluza, Victor
Pierrotti, Ligia C.
Campana, Gustavo
Brandileone, Maria C.
Zanella, Rosemeire
Almeida, Samanta C.G.
Levin, Anna S.
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases. January, 2022, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p180, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: The spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern that requires multilevel efforts because of its serious public health consequences (1). Misuse of and overexposure to antimicrobial drugs are [...]

Subjects :: São Paulo, Brazil (City) -- Health policy
Nonprescription drugs -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Complications and side effects -- Distribution
Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Control
Anti-infective agents -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Complications and side effects -- Distribution
Pharmaceutical policy -- Evaluation
Government regulation
Company distribution practices
Health

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