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PETALING JAYA: Buying antibiotics over the counter without proper advice can lead to an increase in antimicrobial resistance in the body, warned the Malaysian Medical Association.
“When antibiotics are taken unnecessarily and not taken according to instructions, it can lead to microbes developing resistance to the medication, rendering it ineffective. The study stated that despite higher antibiotic utilisation rates being seen in the private sector compared to their public counterparts, both sectors are in line with the World Health Organisation’s target of at least 60% of antibiotic use consisting of access antibiotics.
Meanwhile, Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the public’s consumption of antibiotics is monitored through a Health Ministry programme to ensure that there is no excessive use or prescription by both public or private medical facilities. “Its core objectives include advocating for best practices, including selecting the appropriate antimicrobials, ensuring correct administration routes, determining suitable dosages and duration and mitigating harm to present and future patients,” said Dr Muhammad Radzi.
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