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Resources to support Antibiotic Guardian, the UK-wide campaign to improve and reduce antibiotic prescribing and use.
The MHRA has approved the combined antibiotic cefepime/enmetazobactam (Exblifep 2 g/0.5 g powder for concentrate for solution for infusion)
Information and resources on the UK’s plans to see antimicrobial resistance contained and controlled by 2040.
Resources to help primary care practitioners promote the appropriate use of antibiotics in dental care.
Advice for vets: summary position of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) on responsible antibiotic use under the prescribing cascade.
This paper aims to identify key evidence gaps in our knowledge of livestock and fisheries linked antimicrobial resistance in the developing world
Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
The study aims to learn about antimicrobial resistance in healthy people to inform better ways of tackling antimicrobial resistant infections in different populations.
This document explains how to use antibiotics responsibly for patients, animal keepers, pet owners and prescribers.
Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate. This follows a review by the MHRA which looked at the effectiveness of current measures to reduce the identified risk of disabling and potentially long-lasting or...
The characteristics, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology Enterococcus species and Glycopeptide Resistant Enterococci (GRE).
European Antibiotic Awareness Day is a public health initiative aimed at encouraging responsible use responsible use of antibiotics.
Antibiotic resistance is once again on the rise after declines in the pandemic, with more dangerous strains of bacteria spreading in communities and hospitals.
This toolkit provides an outline of evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship in inpatient care settings.
Collection of reports (UK VARSS) providing the details of UK veterinary antibiotic resistance and sales surveillance.
Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014.
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