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Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (1999) 44, 149-150
© 1999 The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Editorial

Over-the-counter antibiotics

M. J. Wood

Editor-in-Chief

This month the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy publishes the report of the BSAC Working Party (WP) on Self-medication of Antibacterials without Prescription. Many will find it somewhat surprising reading. The WP concludes that in certain, albeit few, circumstances there would be advantages in allowing selected antibacterial agents to be available to the public over-the-counter (OTC). This runs so counter to the traditional wisdom adhered to and promulgated by the BSAC that members may well ask; "How can the Society's journal publish these suggestions?"

The first thing to stress is that, as the authors of the report acknowledge, the conclusions and opinions expressed are not those of the BSAC but those of the individuals on the WP. Perhaps it is worth outlining the way . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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