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September 27, 2025AntibioticsOpen Access

Trends in ‘Watch’ and ‘Reserve’ Antibiotic Use in Primary Care in Kazakhstan: The Imperative for Enhancing Stewardship Strategies

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KAKamila AkhmetovaLMLarissa MakalkinaLPLyudmila Pivina

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Overview

Analysis shows rising consumption of Watch and Reserve antibiotics in Kazakhstan’s primary care, suggesting urgent stewardship measures are necessary.

Key Points

  • Antibiotic consumption increased about 1.5 times in 2024, highlighting a rising trend in Watch antibiotics use.
  • Forecasts indicate Access group antibiotics will decline to 33.71% by 2030, while Watch antibiotics may reach 65.73%.
  • Correlation between primary care providers and consumption of Watch and Reserve antibiotics emphasizes the need for better management.
  • Study highlights the disproportionate rise in Watch antibiotic use, signaling an urgent call for targeted stewardship interventions.

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Akhmetova et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be70eebfec0fc5238407https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14100963
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