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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Prescribing

Explore the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its grave implications in healthcare. Learn why AMR is a pressing concern, and discover practical steps individuals can take to combat this global threat. Access valuable resources and guidelines recommended by experts to promote responsible antibiotic prescribing.

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Prescribing

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  1. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Prescribing Sian Williams Clinical Pharmacist

  2. Hot Topic • What is AMR? • Why is this a problem? • What can we / I do? • Signposting links

  3. Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer “Antimicrobial resistance poses a catastrophic threat. If we don’t act now, any one of us could go into hospital in 20 years for minor surgery and die because of an ordinary infection that can’t be treated by antibiotics.”

  4. Why is it a problem? • It is 30 years since a new class of ABX was introduced • AMR resistance is here – ‘superbugs’ • Chemotherapy + effective ABX =  • Surgery + effective ABX = 

  5. What can we do?- Antibiotic Guardianship • Do not expect antibiotics • Take ABX exactly as prescribed • Share with colleagues, friends and family • Sign up

  6. What can we do? – TARGET • Treat • Antibiotics • Responsibly • Guidelines • Education • Tools

  7. And finally…. 'No action today means no cure tomorrow' – Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director General, 2011 And Prof David Haslam, Chairman NICE offers ideal GP consultation as -

  8. Signposting Links • TARGET –http://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/toolkits/target-antibiotics-toolkit.aspx • Antibiotic Guardian - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/469374/EAAD___Antibiotic_Guardian_Resources_Toolkit_2015_FINALv2.pdf • Start Smart then Focus a tool for prescribers - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/417032/Start_Smart_Then_Focus_FINAL.PDF • Gloucestershire Joint Formulary – Management of Infection Primary Care https://ccglive.glos.nhs.uk/intranet/media/k2/attachments/Prescribing%20Guidance/Management_of_Infection_Guidance_v3_web.pdf

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