Cross-sectional survey finds barriers and facilitators for antibiotic stewardship in community pharmacies, suggesting improvement opportunities.
This survey of the public, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals identified factors affecting implementation of antibiotic stewardship in Canadian community pharmacies. Lack of support from non-pharmacist healthcare providers and pharmacy leadership were common barriers. Facilitators included providers’ perceived importance of antibiotic stewardship, pharmacists’ role as educators, and potential for healthcare cost savings.
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