Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) warns Dabawenyos against prescription sharing due to potential health risks. Clinical pharmacist El Aye A. Sibal emphasizes the dangers of antimicrobial resistance and urges individuals to seek individual medical consultations instead of relying on neighbors' experiences. The Department of Health's no prescription, no dispense policy campaign is highlighted as a crucial initiative. The rising threat of antimicrobial resistance is labeled as the 'silent pandemic,' with potential implications surpassing death rates from cancer and diabetes by 2050. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is also emphasized, with the theme for 2023 being Preventing antimicrobial resistance together. Stay informed and support responsible medication practices. RGP