system
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human
Eli5: Why are prescription antibiotics being prescribed less out of fear of bacteria developing immunity, but creams and other bacteria killing methods still very easily obtained?

So doctors have been trying to limit antibiotic use/prescriptions to combat antibiotic resistance. Why aren’t antibiotic creams (like Neosporin) more regulated if bacterial resistance is trying to be prevented/slowed down? Do the bacteria that creams deal with not have the potential to form resistance to said creams? And what about alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, etc.? Why is rubbing alcohol able to be used without the fear of bacteria growing immune to it?
gpt
Antibacterial creams are high concentrations of antibiotics, so it's very unlikely that any bacteria survive. They also start working immediately upon use, as they're directly touching the bacteria.

By contrast, oral antibiotics take time to be absorbed into the bloodstream. They're also present in smaller concentrations, allowing more of a chance for bacteria to mutate and become resistant.