Study of over the counter sale of antimicrobials in pharmacy outlets in Pune, India: A cross sectional study

International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2013, Pages

  Salunkhe, S D ^a   Pandit, V A ^a   Dawane, J S ^a   Sarda, K D ^a   More, C S ^a  

^a Bharati Vidyapeeth's Medical College   (India)

Author keywords

Antibiotic r sistance; Inappropriate use; OTC sale of AMAs; Pharmacy outlets

Indexed keywords

ANTIINFECTIVE AGENT; AZITHROMYCIN; NON PRESCRIPTION DRUG; NORFLOXACIN;

ACUTE DIARRHEA; ARTICLE; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY; DRUG INDICATION; DRUG MARKETING; HEALTH EDUCATION; HEALTH PROGRAM; INDIA; SORE THROAT; TREATMENT DURATION;

EID: 84877062614     PISSN: None     EISSN: 09756299     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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