Prescribing patterns of antibiotics according to the WHO access, watch, and reserve (AWaRe) classification in the pediatric outpatient department: A prospective study

This study concludes that the poor implementation of AWaRe among pediatricians in Pakistan indicates urgent need for multiple interventions. There is a dire need to improve antibiotic prescribing practices, ranging from antibiotic prescription policies, training of pediatricians in antibiotic use, AWaRe implementation, and regular monitoring in the form of clinical audits.