Why do people purchase antibiotics over-the-counter? A qualitative study with patients, clinicians and dispensers in central, eastern and western Nepal

• Main Authors: Bipin Adhikari, Sunil Pokharel, Shristi Raut, Janak Adhikari, Suman Thapa, Kumar Paudel, Narayan G C, Sandesh Neupane, Sanjeev Raj Neupane, Rakesh Yadav, Sirapa Shrestha, Komal Raj Rijal, Sujan B. Marahatta, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Christopher Pell
• Other Authors: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78205
• Institution: Mahidol University

Introduction Over-the-counter (OTC) use of antibiotics contributes to the burgeoning rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Drawing on qualitative research methods, this article explores the characteristics of OTC sales of antibiotic in Nepal, its drivers and implications for policy. Methods Data w...