Tools and frameworks

Several resources are available to support community pharmacy teams in implementing AMS principles:

• TARGET toolkit: Developed by the UK Health Security Agency (formerly Public Health England), the TARGET (Treat Antibiotics Responsibly, Guidance, Education, Tools) toolkit provides a range of resources, including patient leaflets and guidance on appropriate antibiotic prescribing
• CHESTSSS framework: This communication framework helps pharmacists understand and respond to patient beliefs about antibiotics, ensuring consultations are person-centred and evidence-based
• Treating Your Infection leaflet: Designed to inform patients about infection durations and self-care, this practical tool for AMS consultations forms part of the TARGET toolkit
• TARGET antibiotic checklist: For use by community pharmacy teams for patients/carers collecting antibiotics
• TARGET antibiotic prescription screening and counselling sheet is designed to help support the information provided to patients, including how to take antibiotics and their common side-effects. This sheet summarises information from the British National Formulary and Electronic Medicines Compendium and can support pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals when screening an antibiotic prescription.
• Many of these resources are summarised in the video at youtu.be/wgqgqZIv8n4?si= LtwLAbvw-JVGVXHl. By incorporating these tools into their practice, community pharmacists and their teams can ensure consistent messaging and enhance their role in AMS.