Impact of point-of-care C-reactive protein testing intervention on non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics for respiratory tract infections in private community pharmacies in Nigeria: a cluster randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To ascertain if access to C-reactive protein (CRP) test kits-and staff training on how to use them in respiratory tract infection (RTI) management-in private community pharmacies (PCPs) can reduce non-prescription antibiotic dispensing for RTI.

Methods: A parallel cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in Nigeria. The clusters-which were equally the participating units-were PCPs with blood testing experience.