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Pharmacies warned against flouting antibiotics sales rules in Oman
Oman health officials warn pharmacies against selling antibiotics without prescriptions due to antimicrobial resistance risks.
Top health officials in Oman have issued warnings against the sale of antibiotics without a doctor's prescription, highlighting the serious global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Overuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of 'superbugs' that are resistant to multiple drugs, increasing treatment costs and the risk of untreatable infections. The Ministry of Health has launched a national campaign to promote the rational use of antibiotics in human, animal, and agricultural sectors. Experts warn that no new antibiotic class has been discovered in the last three decades, underscoring the urgency of regulating antibiotic dispensing practices in Oman.
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- 2026-04-07 22:57 UTC
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