Pharmacists face daily inappropriate demands for antibiotics, survey finds

Pharmacists face significant challenges from patients requesting antibiotics inappropriately, with 79% refusing such requests daily and nearly a quarter of them observing stockpiling behaviors. Patients often request antibiotics for minor issues like colds or coughs without justification, contributing to concerns about antibiotic resistance and patient safety. Experts urge addressing misconceptions, promoting correct prescriptions, and collectively tackling antimicrobial resistance to improve healthcare outcomes.