Consumption of antibiotics in Brazil - an analysis of sales data between 2014 and 2019.

Background: Antibiotic consumption is a driver for the increase of antimicrobial resistance. The objective of this study is to analyze variations in antibiotic consumption and its appropriate use in Brazil from 2014 to 2019.

Methods: We conducted a time series study using the surveillance information system database (SNGPC) from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency.

Artificial intelligence and real-world data for drug and food safety - A regulatory science perspective.

In 2013, the Global Coalition for Regulatory Science Research (GCRSR) was established with members from over ten countries (www.gcrsr.net).

Data Sources for Drug Utilization Research in Brazil-DUR-BRA Study.

In Brazil, studies that map electronic healthcare databases in order to assess their suitability for use in pharmacoepidemiologic research are lacking. We aimed to identify, catalogue, and characterize Brazilian data sources for Drug Utilization Research (DUR). The present study is part of the project entitled, "Publicly Available Data Sources for Drug Utilization Research in Latin American (LatAm) Countries.