On one hand, we struggle to find medicines for new diseases, on the other hand, there is a rapid increase in antibiotic overuse. In the absence of regulatory norms, antibiotic overuse is becoming rampant in India. People are seen consuming medicines without proper guidance, and its adverse effects are worse than the disease itself. In an exclusive KOL interview with Docplexus, Dr. Shantanu Rahman   talks about 'The need for antibiotic stewardship and its education in India.' Dr.

Shantanu Rahman is the founder of Nation Wide Primary Healthcare Services Private Limited. Dr. Rahman has served as its Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director and has nearly two decades’ experience in medicine.