Over-the-counter suboptimal dispensing of antibiotics in Uganda

Jackson K Mukonzo1 Center for Operational Research Africa, Kampala, Uganda;2 Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, UgandaCorrespondence[email protected]

Proscovia M Namuwenge1 Center for Operational Research Africa, Kampala, Uganda

Gildo Okure3 School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

Benjamin Mwesige1 Center for Operational Research Africa, Kampala, Uganda

Olivia K Namusisi4 African Field Epidemiologist Network, Kampala, Uganda

David Mukanga4 African Field Epidemiologist Network, Kampala, Uganda

Pages 303-310 | Published online: 20 Aug 2013

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