A recent study has revealed concerning trends in global antibiotic consumption, which is a key factor fuelling the rise of antimicrobial resistance. KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY Steady Increase in Antibiotic Use: Between 2016 and 2023, antibiotic sales in the reporting countries rose by 16.3%, from 29.5 billion daily doses to 34.3 billion. FUTURE PROJECTIONS By 2030, global antibiotic use …
The United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change came into effect in 1994. However, the global pharmaceutical industry also has a pivotal role in mitigating climate change and protecting the environment. Apart from transitioning to greener and transparent supply chains that bring down the sector’s emission intensity, the pharma industry must also protect the environment by moving to responsible drug …
