The Pros And Cons Of Antibiotic Regulation

Although antibiotic regulation will slow down the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and benefit the whole human population from superbug infections, there are still some people who believe that antibiotics should not be regulated. Their main claims are that such regulation is harmful for economic reasons. For example, it will increase the price of meat products and encourage industrial farms to use other dangerous methods to cut down the operating cost. Despite the fact that they provide sufficient information to support their claims, their evidence is generally irrelevant and presents a biased point of view to the audiences.
Firstly, the opposing side argues that antibiotic regulation will increase the operating cost and will inevitably