National consumption of antimicrobials in Tanzania: 2020-2022.

Background: The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) beckoned nations to share surveillance data on antimicrobial consumption (AMC) and AMR while promoting access to essential antimicrobials in countries with the highest burden of AMR.

Objectives: To analyse findings of the national-level AMC (years 2020-2022), building on our prior work (2017-2019), and to assess any emerging trends.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority, Tanzania Medical Stores Department, and from local manufacturers.