Evaluasi Pelayanan Antibiotik Tanpa Resep di Apotek Komunitas Kabupaten Bondowoso dengan Metode Simulasi Pasien
Abstract
Antibiotics are derived from microorganisms with the ability to inhibit and
kill bacteria. Inappropriate and widespread use of antibiotics can lead to bacterial
resistance, a serious health problem. Resistance can increase mortality rates from
infections and diminish the effectiveness of antibiotics in treatment. The primary
factor in the development of resistance is uncontrolled antibiotic use, especially in
developing countries. High antibiotic consumption, often without a doctor's
prescription, occurs in community pharmacies. The objective of this research is to
evaluate non-prescription antibiotic services in pharmacies in Bondowoso Regency
using a simulated patient method with common cold scenarios. Research in
Bondowoso Regency indicates that the majority of pharmacies (97.1%) provide
non-prescription antibiotic services, with only 1 pharmacy (2.9%) actively seeking
patient information and another 1 pharmacy (2.9%) providing spontaneous
medication education. This illustrates the high prevalence of non-prescription
antibiotic dispensing in Bondowoso Regency with minimal efforts in gathering
patient information and providing medication education.
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