London scientists find many countries overusing powerful antibiotics

India using too many powerful antibiotics meant for specific infections, says global Lancet study

Watch antibiotics are stronger medicines meant to be reserved for specific conditions where simpler drugs will not work. But these may be used unnecessarily in India

London scientists find many countries overusing powerful antibiotics

Many countries are using too many powerful and inappropriate antibiotics, fuelling antibiotic resistance concerns, while millions lack access to the specific drugs they need. That is according to a major international study of antibiotic use published today in The Lancet Public Health. Research led by City St George’s, University of London and University of Oxford developed the first global framework that estimates how many and which type of ant…