Antibiotics Smart Use: a workable model for promoting the rational use of medicines in Thailand

Sumpradit, Nithima; Chongtrakul, Pisonthi; Anuwong, Kunyada; Pumtong, Somying; Kongsomboon, Kedsenee; Butdeemee, Parichart; Khonglormyati, Jurairat; Chomyong, Santi; Tongyoung, Parnuchote; Losiriwat, Suraphol; Seesuk, Piyanooch; Suwanwaree, Pongthep; Tangcharoensathien, Viroj

doi:10.2471/blt.12.105445

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Antibiotics Smart Use: a workable model for promoting the rational use of medicines in Thailand

Published in Bulletin of the World Health Organization • Sep 27, 2012

Authors:

Nithima Sumpradit

Pisonthi Chongtrakul

Kunyada Anuwong

Abstract

The Antibiotics Smart Use (ASU) programme was introduced in Thailand as a model to promote the rational use of medicines, starting with antibiotics. The programme's first phase consisted of assessing interventions intended to change prescribing practices; the second phase examined the feasibility of...

Subject

Psychological intervention

Sustainability

Medicine

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