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Antibiotic dispensing practices and antimicrobial stewardship gaps in community pharmacies in Kakamega County, Kenya

2026-01-24 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing a disproportionate burden. Community-level antibiotic dispensing practices remain poorly described in Kenya outside Nairobi. MethodsA total of 504 antibiotic dispensing events were prospectively recorded across 22 community pharmacies in Kakamega County, western Kenya, between 3rd and 22nd August 2025. Data collected included dispensing source (over-the-counter [OTC] versus prescription), c...

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