The Impact of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program on the Consumption of Specific Antimicrobials and Their Cost Burden: A Hospital-wide Intervention
Inappropriate use of antimicrobials (AM) is a major concern worldwide that leads to the propagation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In addition to its clinical implications, AMR imposes an economic burden on communities, especially developing countries with more infectious diseases and less available resources. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have been found to be effective in reducing AMR.