The indiscriminate use of antibiotics is evident from the WHO's 2019 warning about antimicrobial resistance ranking among the top ten threats to public health . As these extremely effective drugs are on the verge of losing their edge, urgent measures are needed to address the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in India's healthcare system. A recent government report has revealed a concerning trend in India that over 50% of prescribed antibiotics pose a high risk of antimicrobial resistance.
The first prevalence survey by the National Centre for Disease Control showed a remarkably high antibiotic usage of 71.9%, with 4.6% of patients receiving four or more antibiotics. Shockingly, four out of 20 surveyed sites showed over 95% antibiotic prevalence. The report classifies antibiotics under the AWaRe system of the WHO, emphasizing the prevalence of 'watch' antibiotics with higher resistance…
