Antimicrobial prescribing still growing despite curbing efforts

New findings launched today show that Australia has higher antimicrobial use than England, Canada, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands – and the number of antimicrobials prescribed in Australia continues to grow. NPS MedicineWise is again urging Australians to stop expecting antibiotics for viruses such as colds and flu. The first AURA (Antimicrobial Use and