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Antibiotic stewardship in community pharmacy

This module focuses on antibiotic stewardship in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

01 May 2025 , 20 Min Module

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UKHSA launches campaign in pharmacies to break misconceptions about antibiotics

The Health Security Agency's initiative will feature a “comedic mascot character” called Andi Biotic who will answer people’s questions about antibiotics.

07 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: Antimicrobial resistance

While it’s good news that 62 potential antibiotics are being assessed in clinical studies, experts say this is still nowhere near what is needed given the seriousness of the antimicrobial resistance crisis. PM clinical editor, Mark Greener reports

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Antimicrobial resistance contributes to 5 million deaths yearly

AMR needs a global response on a scale with that mounted against Covid-19, say researchers.

07 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Well teams up with Antibiotic Research UK on AMR awareness

Well Pharmacy teams will be handing out leaflets on antimicrobial resistance next week.

19 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPs 'staggered' by pharmacist antibiotics pilot

A pilot that saw pharmacists work with GP surgeries to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing achieved “staggering” results.

19 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Upfront payment scheme for antibiotics underway

Two contracts out to tender to develop new medicines which will be paid for by a ‘subscription-style’ payment model.

17 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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