‘Rampant antibiotic overuse, OTC sale fuelling India’s AMR crisis’

Antimicrobial resistance is escalating in India, with nearly one in six bacterial infections now unresponsive to standard antibiotics. Rampant misuse and overuse, including over-the-counter sales and incomplete courses, are fueling this alarming trend. Urgent strengthening of regulations, infection control, and widespread awareness are crucial to avert a post-antibiotic era.