Pharmacy First treatment options should be broadened to support antimicrobial stewardship, says CCA The Company Chemists’ Association says widening treatment options for conditions under the Pharmacy First service would “ensure antibiotics are only provided when absolutely required”.…
Antibiotic-resistant infections at highest level since COVID-19 pandemic, finds report A report by the UK Health Security Agency has revealed that in the past five years, 65% of antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections were caused by E. coli.…
Pharmacist-led sore throat service reduces antibiotic prescribing, study results suggest Study results showed that even in "worst-case scenario” modelling, the sore throat test-and-treat service saved at least 69 GP consultations for every 100 patients with sore throat symptoms.…
Everything you need to know about the NHS antibiotic subscription model Following what has been deemed a successful pilot, NHS England is hoping that its new subscription model will boost drug development by paying manufacturers a fixed fee for antimicrobials.…
Almost 40 million deaths could occur from AMR over next 25 years, study results suggest The researchers based their estimations on analysis of global AMR data from 1990 to 2021.…
Advantages and disadvantages of shorter antimicrobial courses An overview of the available evidence for shorter antimicrobial courses, including how this can be supported in practice and the potential positive impact on antimicrobial resistance.…
Pharmaceuticals detected in 52 out of 54 river sites in English national parks Researchers detected 31 APIs in rivers in 8 out of England's 10 national parks in 2022, with the most common being cetirizine, metformin and fexofenadine.…
Expanded ‘subscription model’ for new antibiotics to be funded with £100m per year Individual annual contract values will range from £5m to £20m, based on a value banding system.…
MRSA: diagnosis, screening and management Appropriate antimicrobial therapy, following local policy and adhering to infection and prevention control guidance, can help to prevent the spread of MRSA bacteria.…
Rapid UTI test wins £8m Longitude Prize on Antimicrobial Resistance The winning test uses a urine sample on a smartphone-sized cartridge to identify the presence of a bacterial infection in 15 minutes and the antibiotic required within 45 minutes.…
