Saudi Gazette report RECENTLY-PUBLISHED statistics on 10 most common medications Saudis use has angered Doctors and pharmacists because antibiotics topped the list. In 2013, SR298 million was spent on antibiotics with Augmentin and Clavox accounting for the largest percentage of the spending. Doctors said many patients were taking antibiotics unnecessarily and urged the government to prevent the dispensation of antibiotics without a doctor?s prescription. Al-Maiman said antibiotics should only be sold to people who have a doctor?s prescription.
04-13-2014, 12:31 AM
Doctors lament rise in antibiotic use
Saudi Gazette report RECENTLY-PUBLISHED statistics on 10 most common medications Saudis use has angered Doctors and pharmacists because antibiotics topped the list. In 2013, SR298 million was spent on antibiotics with Augmentin and Clavox accounting for the largest percentage of the spending. Doctors said many patients were taking antibiotics unnecessarily and urged the government to prevent the dispensation of antibiotics without a doctor?s prescription. Al-Maiman said antibiotics should only be sold to people who have a doctor?s prescription.
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