Over-the-counter antimicrobial dispensing in Lusaka Province retail pharmacies, Zambia
We observed a high level of OTC antimicrobial dispensing among retail pharmacy personnel in Lusaka Province, which may hinder efforts to combat AMR in Zambia. Although the study lacked qualitative data to explore the reasons behind this practice, such research is urgently needed. Nonetheless, our findings highlight the need for the ZMRA to enhance monitoring of retail pharmacies to ensure adherence to international antimicrobial dispensing standards and help reduce AMR.
Authors
- Ernest Simpemba
- Godfrey Biemba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6064-6722)
- Chipwaila Choolwe Chunga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3666-0409)
- James Mwansa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0726-8889)
- Kelly Chisanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7628-3241)
- Otridah Kapona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0961-4661)
- Victor Chalwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8929-8760)
- Winfredah Nyirenda
Institutions
- Lusaka Apex Medical University (ZM)
- Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf092
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- International Society for Infectious Diseases
- Pfizer
- Pfizer Pharmaceuticals