Open AccessPharmacists’ Perceptions of Handling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A Case Study in Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Zahra AL Qamariat,
Dalia Almaghaslah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s336994
Subject(s) - pharmacy , pharmacist , curriculum , antimicrobial stewardship , stakeholder , medicine , medical education , family medicine , health care , nursing , pandemic , stewardship (theology) , antibiotic resistance , covid-19 , infectious disease (medical specialty) , psychology , public relations , disease , political science , pedagogy , pathology , politics , law , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , antibiotics
Saudi Arabia is one of the countries facing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The pharmacist is an important stakeholder in the healthcare system who plays a crucial role in avoiding AMR and implementing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).