Antimicrobial stewardship

Fluoroquinolone prescribing in Wales reduced by over one-third over 12 months

According to the All-Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre report, the most common fluoroquinolone prescribed in Wales was ciprofloxacin, followed by ofloxacin, as of March 2025.…

Health news round-up: semaglutide and liver health, obesity vaccine response and hope for pancreatic cancer

Our weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…

‘Game-changing’ urine test could identify correct antibiotic for UTI within hours

The researchers found that the urine test could provide results in an average of 5.85 hours, while the current laboratory testing methods could take two to three days.…

Health officials warn over persistent rise in Shigella infections

In addition to rising Shigella case numbers, UK Health Security Agency data has highlighted increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance.…

Health news round-up: antidepressants, hospital admissions and rheumatology workforce

A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…

More than one-third of parents assume children need antibiotics for ear infections

Survey results also revealed that only 28% of parents received advice from a healthcare professional about whether or not their child needed antibiotics.…

Health news round up: AMR, pain and genitourinary cancers

A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…

Pharmacists join cast of antimicrobial resistance musical

The show, based on the life of Alexander Fleming, features clinicians alongside a professional cast.…

Welsh community pharmacies to pilot rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections

The Welsh government said the two-year pilot will use upgraded and repurposed diagnostic equipment originally purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify multiple bacterial infections in community settings.…

Patient died from infection associated with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

The UK Health Security Agency and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have warned that anyone with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in their home and first aid kits should remove them immediately.…