Submitted by houstoncouchguy t3_121oa75 in askscience
In many western countries, antibiotics are not allowed to be distributed without a prescription with the intended purpose being prevention of the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But in many countries, common antibiotics such as amoxicillin can be purchased over-the-counter.
How do these countries with over-the-counter antibiotic availability compare to countries who require a prescription in terms of antibiotic-resistant strains?