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Majority of pharmacists asked for unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions daily

Pharmacists are regularly confronted with inappropriate requests for antibiotics, with some individuals even stockpiling them for use during holidays despite the growing danger of antimicrobial resistance, according to a recent report. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which represents 6,000 independent community pharmacies across England, revealed that pharmacy staff are often asked to supply antibiotics for minor conditions like colds and…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025