Antimicrobial resistance and irrational use of antibiotics are two concerning issues in the present world especially in lower-and-middle income countries. Bangladesh is one of the worst untrained drug store salespersons are involves with dispensing drug. This aimed to understand the differential perception of trained and untrained pharmacists on role of irrational antibiotics use in emergence of antimicrobial resistance. A qualitative study was designed with in in Dhaka. The participants demonstrated a significant difference in knowledge, awareness, attitude and practice regarding antimicrobial resistance and dispensing practice of antibiotics along with diff and professional training. Grade C and untrained pharmacists working in the local small drug shops were found reluctant and unaware about antimicrobial resistance and rational use of antibiotics influenced by various factors li workplace environment, client demands, marketing by pharmaceutical companies and ignorance about the existing. However, grade A and B pharmacists were found working in bigger corporate and hospital pharmacies confined to managing and dispensing drugs with limited decision multidisciplinary approach with a strong regulatory body is required to control the situation in Bangladesh.
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