Concerns about commonly used OTC antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance could be based on a simple misunderstanding, suggests UK consumer healthcare industry association CEO Michelle Riddalls.
PAGB: AMR Issue Should Be About ‘Stewardship’ Not Making OTCs Prescription-Only
This Thursday (26 October) the United Nations will discuss whether OTC antimicrobial products should be restricted to prescription-only status by UN member states. In advance of this, we catch up with UK association CEO Michelle Riddalls, to learn about the PAGB’s role in crafting the global consumer healthcare industry’s response.
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