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Dramatic increase in consumption of antibiotics in Colombia, 2020-2023
Yeimi López-Mejía1, Nelson Nelson Alvis Guzmán2, Daniela Paternina1
1Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas del Trópico, Universidad de Córdoba, Montería, Colombia.
Biomedica : Revista Del Instituto Nacional De Salud
|March 24, 2026
Summary
Antibiotic consumption in Colombia increased by 17% between 2020 and 2023, totaling 2,139 tons. This rise in antibiotic use and expenditure highlights the need for interventions to promote responsible prescribing and public health policies.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Public Health
Background:
- Global rise in antibiotic consumption and resistance.
- Antibiotic resistance leads to increased hospital stays and healthcare costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe antibiotic consumption and associated expenses in Colombia from 2020 to 2023.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive cross-sectional study using IQVIA™ data.
- Analyzed 12 pharmacological families, 27 antimicrobials, and 3 β-lactamase inhibitors.
- Measured consumption using defined daily doses (DDD) per 1,000 inhabitants per day and total tonnage.
Main Results:
- Total antibiotic consumption reached 2,139 tons, with an expenditure of USD$ 708,112,587.
- Consumption increased by 17% and expenditure by 8% during the study period.
- Top consumed antibiotics included amoxicillin, azithromycin, and metronidazole.
Conclusions:
- The increasing trend in antimicrobial consumption and spending necessitates interventions.
- Promoting changes in medical prescribing behavior is crucial.
- Public education campaigns are needed for sustainable public health policies.
Keywords:
Anti-bacterial agentsColombiadrug resistance, microbialhealth care costspublic health policyMore Related Videos
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