Response to the Letter to the Editor entitled “Correlation of registered drug packs in Greece with Maastricht V/Florence and Hellenic <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection treatment Consensuses: A poor or a proper match?”

Jukic, Ivana; Rušić, Doris; Vuković, Jonatan; Modun, Darko

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“…Our previous research showed poor adherence of drug packaging with European and national guidelines for management of H pylori infection for a portion of EU countries. Unavailability of drugs that are an integral part of the first treatment line is also important problem for implementation of Maastricht V/Florence consensus report in clinical practice 30,31 . Furthermore, most recent data on H. pylori resistance rate in Croatia were published in 2012 13 …”

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Adherence to Maastricht V/Florence consensus report for the management ofHelicobacter pyloriinfection among primary care physicians and medical students in Croatia: A cross‐sectional study

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Background Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) eradication is becoming increasingly difficult. The aim of our study was to determine the knowledge of current guidelines and attitude in the diagnosis and treatment of H pylori infection in primary care physicians (PCPs) and medical students in Croatia. Materials and Methods A study was conducted among PCPs and medical students to evaluate adherence to Maastricht V consensus guidelines. Questionnaire was distributed by e‐mail to 2338 PCPs offices in Croatia and to the medical students from the University of Split School of Medicine. Responses were collected electronically from June 22 to August 22, 2020. Results Two hundred forty‐nine PCPs and 169 medical students were included in the study. Bismuth or non‐bismuth‐based quadruple therapy as first‐line treatment for H pylori was the choice of 4.8% of PCPs and 13% of students, while 66.3% PCPs and 79.9% students would choose clarithromycin‐based triple therapy. Bismuth‐based quadruple therapy was the most preferred second line of treatment for 45.4% of PCPs and 34.9% of students. Only 2.8% PCPs and 7.1% of students would correctly recommend first and second line of treatment for H. pylori infection. A larger proportion of students than PCPs would prefer C13‐urea breath test (50.3% vs 6.4%). Only 59.0% PCPs would treat for H pylori in all patients including the asymptomatic ones. Students more frequently recognized the link between H pylori and gastric cancer compared with PCPs (92.9% vs 73.5%). Conclusions Primary care physicians and medical students’ knowledge of H pylori guidelines are insufficient in Croatia and ask for additional training.

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Adherence to Maastricht V/Florence consensus report for the management ofHelicobacter pyloriinfection among primary care physicians and medical students in Croatia: A cross‐sectional study

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Are We Making the Most of Community Pharmacies? Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Measures in Community Pharmacies: A Narrative Review

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Community pharmacists recognize the need to implement antimicrobial stewardship activities in community pharmacies. They are in a unique position to provide triage for common primary care indications and to lower the burden of patients at general practitioners’ offices. However, research shows that, in some areas, dispensing of antimicrobials without valid prescription is still highly prevalent. Regardless of training, every community pharmacist can give his contribution to antimicrobial stewardship. One of the basic elements should be antimicrobial dispensing according to regulations, either prescription only, or according to guidelines where pharmacists have prescribing authority. Patient consultation supported with educational materials, such as leaflets, may reduce patients’ expectations to receive antibiotics for self-limiting infections and reduce pressure on general practitioners to prescribe antibiotics on patients’ demand. Treatment optimization may be achieved in collaboration with the prescribing general practitioners or by providing feedback. At last, pharmacists provided with additional training may be encouraged to provide consultation services to long-term care facilities, to introduce point-of-care testing for infectious diseases in their pharmacies or prescribe antimicrobials for uncomplicated infections. These services are welcomed by patients and communities. Expanding pharmacy services and pharmacists’ prescribing autonomy have shown a positive impact by reducing antibiotics consumption, thus ensuring better compliance with treatment guidelines.

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Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance: Adjusting the Response to Future Outbreaks

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The net effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the response to it on the emergence of antimicrobial resistance is yet unknown. Positive impacts on the spread of multiresistant pathogens and infections in general may be observed with the implementation of general preventative measures for the spread of infectious disease such as social distancing, reduced travel and increased personal hygiene. This pandemic has accelerated the development of novel technologies, such as mRNA vaccines, that may be used to fight other diseases. These should be capitalized upon to manage the ongoing antimicrobial resistance pandemic in the background. However, it is likely that the COVID-19 pandemic is fueling the emergence of antimicrobial resistance due to high rates of inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing, the high use of biocides and the interruption of treatment for other conditions. Clinical uncertainty driven by the lack of effective diagnostics and practice of telemedicine may have driven the inappropriate use of antimicrobials. As pathogens know no borders, increased focus is needed for infectious diseases still threatening low- and middle-income countries such as tuberculosis. Stewardship measures for future outbreaks should stress the importance of social distancing and hand washing but discourage the overuse of disinfectants and antimicrobials that are not proven effective.

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Response to the Letter to the Editor entitled “Correlation of registered drug packs in Greece with Maastricht V/Florence and Hellenic Helicobacter pylori infection treatment Consensuses: A poor or a proper match?”

Cited by 3 publications

References 5 publications

Adherence to Maastricht V/Florence consensus report for the management ofHelicobacter pyloriinfection among primary care physicians and medical students in Croatia: A cross‐sectional study

Adherence to Maastricht V/Florence consensus report for the management ofHelicobacter pyloriinfection among primary care physicians and medical students in Croatia: A cross‐sectional study

Are We Making the Most of Community Pharmacies? Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Measures in Community Pharmacies: A Narrative Review

Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance: Adjusting the Response to Future Outbreaks

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