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WHO Resolution Targets OTC Antimicrobials, Industry Insists Problem Is Rx Misuse

 
• By David Ridley

A draft declaration to be presented to the UN General Assembly in September suggests that a “lack of regulation of over-the-counter use of antimicrobials” is one of the “drivers of antimicrobial resistance.” Industry, however, insists that misuse and over-prescription of antibiotics are the primary drivers of AMR, and is advocating for the text to be amended accordingly. 

NEW YORK, USA - Sep 27, 2015: 70th session of UN General Assembly. United Nations Building in New York is the headquarters of the United Nations organization.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has passed a resolution to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at its recent World Health Assembly that includes proposals to restrict the sales of non-prescription antimicrobials.

Concerned about a lack of stewardship in how antimicrobials are provided to patients around the world, for example whether prescription...

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