AMMAN – Jordan has implemented new instructions
to promote the rational use of antibiotics, aiming to address the growing
concerns of antibiotic misuse, Khaberni reported.
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Experts warned of the risks associated with
easy access to antibiotics, as citizens often seek them without proper
diagnosis, leading to potential bacterial resistance, while pointing out
Jordan's proactive stance in addressing various health challenges through
preemptive measures, notably in the domain of medication use.
They highlighted that the
Jordan Food and Drug Administration's (JFDA) initiatives reflect this approach, with measures
including limitations on dispensing select antibiotics without prescriptions,
particularly those susceptible to bacterial resistance.
The Director-General of JFDA, Dr. Nizar
Mheidat, confirmed that the institution has implemented several important measures.
These include the prohibition of dispensing specific antibiotics without a
prescription, especially those that could potentially be resistant to bacteria.
Mheidat
mentioned that updates have been made to the quantities of antibiotics
available in specific pharmacies, subject to specific pharmaceutical protocols,
and dispensed according to a designated prescription model, noting that a
specific medical model has been adopted to authorize the dispensing of
antibiotics, especially those under surveillance and potentially resistant to
bacteria.
Additionally, he emphasized that the
administration of antibiotics in injectable form is now restricted to
hospitals, emphasizing that prescriptions must be prepared by a specialist in
the field of infections.
Experts reiterated the significance of this
measure in light of the global threat posed by increasing bacterial resistance
to antibiotics. In addition, they emphasized that this escalation negatively
impacts individuals regardless of their age or country of residence.
A specialist in antibiotic risk management,
Dr. Suha Al-Jabri, highlighted that antibiotic resistance is a natural
phenomenon but has accelerated due to misuse in both humans and animals. She
warned that treating infections such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gonorrhea
has become significantly more challenging as commonly used antibiotics for
these conditions are becoming less effective.
Furthermore, she noted that according to the
World Health Organization (WHO), antibiotic resistance leads to prolonged
hospital stays, increased medical costs, and higher mortality rates.
An infectious disease specialist also
highlighted that three out of every 10 newborns contract bloodstream infections
because antibiotics used to treat sepsis are no longer effective.
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