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Dispensing of Antimicrobials in Kenya: A Cross-sectional Pilot Study and Its Implications

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent of self-medication of antibiotics and dispensing practices in Kenya. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out at three selected pharmacies in Nairobi (Kenya), between January and March 2017, targeting principally antibiotic pr...

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Autores principales:	Mukokinya, Mwasi Mary Ann, Opanga, Sylvia, Oluka, Margaret, Godman, Brian
Formato:	Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2018
Materias:	Original Article
Acceso en línea:	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6036869/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30050960 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jrpp.JRPP_17_88

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