Public Perception Toward Ministry of Health Regulations for Antibiotic Dispensing and Its Impact on Pharmacy and Family Physician Visits.

Introduction Antibiotic dispensing regulations have been implemented in most countries worldwide. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health (MOH) recently implemented a policy for dispensing antibiotics, in which pharmacies in Saudi Arabia are strictly prohibited from dispensing antibiotics without a medical prescription. Failure to adhere to the regulations will result in a fine and may lead to the revoking of the pharmacy's license.