Antibiotic prescription practices and knowledge of its rational use among medical personnel in areas of Vidarbha: Are we equipped enough for rational use of medicines?

To restrain the fact of antimicrobial resistance, both preventive and restrictive measures are to be taken. It should highlight the gross reduction of antibiotic prescribing behavior and its prudent use by regulating the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, drug dosages, and the World Health Organization AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) antibiotics.