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Based on this positive experience we decided to do this for other medicines as well ,” says Dr Nusser .
Not only facing challenges within paediatric drug development , the pharmaceutical industry is tackling the rise of antimicrobial resistance as a result of the increased use of over the counter ( OTC ) drugs to treat common ailments , such as coughs and colds worldwide . Resistance to common antibiotics is becoming a significant public health issue , leading Novartis to develop its stewardship programmes which work to educate the public on how to use antibiotics responsibly .
“ We also work with big institutions and governments on the ground to make sure that we truly live our responsibility beyond just the commercial access of commodities and medicine ,” says Dr Nusser .
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