PHARMACY AND VETERINARY MEDICINE UNITED AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN ZOOANTHROPONOSES: A ONE HEALTH PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The integration between Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine is essential to improve animal healthcare, especially in the face of the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. The veterinary pharmacist contributes expertise in pharmacology, formulation, and toxicological evaluation, promoting safer and more effective therapies aligned with the One Health concept. Of antimicrobial resistance represents a global problem affecting animal, human, and environmental health, driven by the improper use of antimicrobials and the lack of accurate laboratory diagnosis. In particular, reverse zoonoses, in which infectious agents are transmitted from humans to animals, intensify the spread of resistant microorganisms, requiring integrated epidemiological surveillance and evidence-based therapeutic protocols. This study reviews the current literature on the interaction between the fields of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine in addressing of antimicrobial resistance, highlighting the importance of rational prescription, strict medication control, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration. The joint efforts of professionals, combined with educational, regulatory, and laboratory monitoring strategies, are fundamental to mitigating the impacts of antimicrobial resistance, promoting global health in an integrated and sustainable manner.