Govt asks doctors, pharmacists to mention reasons for prescribing antibiotics

The Union Health Ministry has called for doctors to mention the indication and reason for prescribing antibiotics. This is in response to the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials, which contribute to the development of drug-resistant pathogens. The ministry emphasizes the importance of prudent antibiotic use to delay the emergence of resistance.

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