Overview of Availability, Cost, and Affordability of Antibiotics for Adults in Jordan: an AWaRe Classification Perspective
Feras Darwish Elhajji,
Sahar Abuhasheesh,
Ahmed Al Rusasi
et al.
Abstract:Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global public health threat, with rates directly linked with consumption. The World Health Organization (WHO) AWaRе-classification aims to guide antibiotic use, which is influenced by drug availability, affordability, and economic policies. In Jordan, a high proportion of consumed antibiotics belong to the 'Watch' category. Data from the WHO-AWaRе classification, the Essential Medicines List, and the Jordan Food and Drug Administration were analyzed. Ant… Show more
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