Fig. 1From: Irrational use of antibiotics in Iran from the perspective of complex adaptive systems: redefining the challengeSubsystems of antibiotics use in IranCircle 1 represents agents who make policies, regulate the system and reimburse antibiotics. Circle 2 represents monitoring agents that investigate the implementation of regulations or provide evidence to make policies. Circle 3 points at agents which produce and dispense antibiotics and circle 4 represents agents who contribute to the core function of antibiotic prescription and useBack to article page