Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent pandemic
New Delhi:
The centre's latest report says all doctors are now forced to give precise reasons when prescribing antibiotics and antibiotics. The move aims to stop the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, as they are one of the main factors driving the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens.
According to the WHO, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent pandemic that could cause more than 1 billion deaths worldwide by the end of 2050.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), an arm of the Ministry of Health, has recommended that all doctors in medical universities be required to mention the exact indication, reason and justification when prescribing antibiotics. I am calling for this urgently.” Family welfare.
This recommendation is based on the fact that bacterial AMR was the direct cause of 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019, with 4.95 million deaths associated with drug-resistant infections, and advances in modern medicine. He added that it is putting the government at risk.
“Effective prevention and treatment of infections caused by resistant microorganisms is threatened, resulting in prolonged illness and increased risk of mortality. Treatment failure also leads to prolonged infectivity, reducing the need for second-line drugs. Prohibitively high costs can lead to treatment failure.''These diseases are common in many people,'' he added.
Similarly, pharmacists across the country have been asked to “stop selling antibiotics over the counter and only sell them with a prescription from a qualified physician.”
“Under the Drugs and Cosmetic Products Rules, 1945, antibiotics are included in the list of medicines specified in Schedule H and are required to be sold at retail only on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP),” it added. added.
