P12 Unjustified use of antibiotics in wartime conditions in Ukraine

Abstract Background The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that every second patient who takes antibiotics does not need such treatment, and every third uses them for viral diseases. In Ukraine, during the war, there has formed a resonance between the availability of broad-spectrum antibiotics and their belonging to the non-recommended category according to the AWaRe classification 2023. Therefore, the fight against antibiotic resistance continues to be a leading task of modern medicine. Objectives To investigate the expediency of use of ceftriaxone/levofloxacin among Ukrainian and foreigners settled in Ukraine. Subjects and methods A total of 180 (55% Ukrainians, 45% foreigners) responders were examined by questionnaire for ceftriaxone/levofloxacin use over 1 year with specification of reasons, expediency of use, possible reason for cancellation/replacement of antibiotic therapy and preventable usage cases. Results The sample included 63.9% women, 36.1% men, average age 18–25 years. The incidence of ceftriaxone/levofloxacin use was 58.97% among foreigners versus 12.74% among Ukrainians (P