Misuse of antibiotics

[NewsWhore]

Hoy features a recent report, "Use of Antibiotics in the DR," which found that 80% of doctors in the DR incorrectly prescribe antibiotic medicines and that an alarming number of Dominicans self-medicate, without a doctor's advice. A total of 918 doctors were interviewed but only 629 agreed to participate in the study. The study considers failure to administer the correct dose or the right type of antibiotic as an incorrect prescription. The study included doctors with more than 20 years experience in both the public and private sector. The study also revealed that 75% of parents or guardians refused to give their children antibiotics.

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