Nowadays, antibiotic resistance is described as the most powerful matter that threatens human health. We search for the effects of family physicians to rational use of antibiotics (RUA) and enhancing adaptation goals. The study is performed randomly in outpatients older than 18 whom were prescribed antibiotics by face-to-face questionnaire. Closed ended questions are asked about demographic features, RUA adaptation, family physician and chemist notification. Statistical analysis of acquired data is done. RUA non-adherence is 50.3% (67). Antibiotic is prescribed 51.1% (68) by family physicians because of upper respiratory tract infection , this group is the most non-adherence one with 63.2% (43). Family physicians informed 38.3% (51) prescribed patients about antibiotics. In the group informed by family physicians, it makes a meaningful difference in terms of adherence to the use of antibiotics and patient’s having enough knowledge. Because it takes a long time to develop new antibiotics, the most significant action to be taken should be protection of antibiotics in stock. In our study, it was seen that the information given by family physicians had direct impact on patients being capable of RUA and adherence.
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