The Antibiotic prescribing and dispensing behavior among doctors and pharmacists working in UAE

Objectives: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice doctors pharmacists on antibiotic use in a group Thumbay healthcare facilities UAE. Methods: cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey included convenience sample at Thumbay-related hospitals clinics. The was sent online it has section practice-related antibiotics barriers facilitators good use. Results: 61 participants (doctors (n=27) (n=34)) with age ranging between 26 60 years (mean age=37). More than half respondents were female (55.4%). Most (89%) agree that antimicrobial resistance is global problem. majority agreed stewardship programs can reduce resistance. Similarly, most feel confident about their knowledge area prescribing (81%), they always or often (86.8%) guidelines daily when dispensing antibiotics. 82% claimed policy limits selected certain clinical indications via an approval process introduced setting 82%. top five cited hinder appropriate include limited confidence discuss rational (72.1%), lack incentives for (68.9%), interest by patients receive counseling time limitations (62.3%) presence diagnostic uncertainties (62.3%). Conclusion: have regarding dispensing. However, there need training opportunities improve strategies identified needs be addressed optimal