Increase in veterinary prescriptions of azithromycin during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.

Introduction: With the advent of the pandemic in 2020 and the lack of perspectives on the treatment of COVID-19, numerous therapeutic proposals have emerged, including hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin. Therefore, some studies have shown that in many countries, the demand for azithromycin has increased during the pandemic. In Brazil, antibiotics can only be purchased with a medical, dental, or veterinary prescription.

Changes in the Profile of Antibiotic Prescriptions by Dentists in Brazil during the Pandemic.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people worldwide, including the scientific community, were insecure and fearful. The lack of vaccines at the beginning of the pandemic and the high mortality rate led to a search for alternative treatments for COVID-19. Among these proposals, a postulated activity of azithromycin was frequently studied in early treatment.

Consumption Trends of Antibiotics in Brazil During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In 2019, a new type of coronavirus emerged and spread to the rest of the world. Numerous drugs were identified as possible treatments. Among the candidates for possible treatment was azithromycin alone or in combination with other drugs.