Study finds Pakistani doctors prescribe more than twice WHO-recommended medicines
Most outlets led with the finding that doctors in Pakistan are prescribing more than twice the number of medicines recommended by the World Health Organization. Geo News provided additional context, noting that generic prescribing stands at 25% and that antibiotics appear in 45% of prescriptions. Minute Mirror focused on the core statistic without elaborating on specific drug types or prescribing practices.
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Pakistan faces overprescribing concerns
A new study has raised concerns about the number of medicines being prescribed to patients in Pakistan. Researchers found that patients are
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Pakistanis Are Being Prescribed Over Twice the Recommended Medicines
Patients in Pakistan are being prescribed more than twice the number of medicines recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO),… Read More
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Pakistani doctors prescribe more than double WHO-recommended drug levels, study finds
New study reveals Pakistani doctors overprescribe drugs, doubling WHO levels. Antibiotics & injections overused; generic drug use lags.
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Doctors in Pakistan prescribe more than twice WHO-recommended medicines: study
A representational photo shows a doctor's prescription alongside a stethoscope and pen. — UnsplashWHO recommends just 1.6 to 1.8 medicines.Generic prescribing stands at only 25%.Antibiotics appear in 45% of prescriptions.ISLAMABAD: Patients in Pakistan are being prescribed...
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