Bahlai TO Author
Subjects of specialization
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Antibacterials for systemic use; Drugs consumption; ATC/DDD-methodology
Department of pharmacoeconomics, National university of pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Dr. Bahlai TO was an assistant professor of Department of pharmacoeconomics, National University of Pharmacy, Kharkiv, Ukraine and later he started his career on Consumption in the Community of Antibacterials for Systemic Use (ATC group J01) in Ukraine in 2013-2018 Compared to the United Kingdom
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Author(s): Bahlai TO
Background: According to WHO one of strategic objectives to fight antibiotic resistance is optimize the use of antimicrobial medicines. Unnecessary and irrational use of antibiotics is a major worldwide problem. Despite of detailed research on trends of antibiotic use in many countries, no sufficient data is available for Ukraine.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the consumption of antibacterials for systemic use in Ukraine in 2013-2018 compared with consumption data from United Kingdom using the ATC/DDD-methodology which is accepted as a standard.
Methods: The data on consumption of antibacterials for systemic use in Ukraine were analyzed according to the ATC/DDD international system for classification and consumption of drugs ... view moreĀ»