antibiotics
Australia the ‘lucky country’ in antibiotic resistance
With high per capita antibiotics usage, a new study has warned Australia is the “lucky country” and must remain vigilant if it is to maintain current levels of low antibiotic …
Skin infections harder to treat due to antibiotic resistance
With antibiotic resistance becoming more common, treating common skin infections is becoming more difficult, according to NPS MedicineWise. Evidence suggests that skin and soft tissue are significant sources of MRSA …
New UQ centre to redefine antibiotic use
Researchers at a new national research centre based at The University of Queensland are working to redefine antibiotic use in a bid to overcome antibiotic resistance. The Centre will bring …
Pharmacists key in antimicrobial resistance battle: FIP
Involving pharmacists in preventing antimicrobial resistance makes the implementation of successful policies more likely, says the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in a briefing document to be released on 16 November, …
GPs to be shown their oral antibiotic prescribing patterns
More than 28,000 Australian GPs will this week receive a letter from NPS MedicineWise showing their recent oral antibiotic prescribing patterns, providing them an important opportunity to reflect on their …
Many still think antibiotics will help colds: NPS
New figures released today by NPS MedicineWise show that while fewer people are now asking for antibiotics when they have a cold or flu, many still mistakenly believe that antibiotics …
Scarlet fever an omen of antimicrobial resistance: PSA
The re-emergence of scarlet fever in Asia and parts of the UK provides a timely reminder at the start of Antibiotic Awareness Week (16-22 November) that antimicrobial resistance is real …
Doctor-pharmacist power struggle a factor in antibiotic misuse: research
Hospital politics and a power imbalance between doctors and pharmacists may be a key reason why antibiotics continue to be chronically misused in Australian hospitals, new research suggests. A UNSW …
NPS, Webstercare team up on antibiotics for UTIs
NPS MedicineWise and Webstercare have announced their latest collaborative Medicinewise Report to assist in the review of use of antibiotics for urinary tract infections in residential aged care facilities. The …
Fozz Foster joins the fight against antibiotic resistance
SBS Australia’s chief football analyst, Craig ‘Fozz’ Foster, has joined the fight against antibiotic resistance by rounding up the best sneeze action this cold and flu season. Providing expert opinion and …
30% of antibiotic scripts inappropriate – PSA wants action
A report highlighting that some 30% of prescriptions were deemed to be inappropriate highlights the need for vigilance in prescribing antibiotics, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says. The results of …
Clinical tips: RTIs and antibiotic use explained
Presentations with respiratory tract infections may offer pharmacists an opportunity to educate patients about their antibiotic use, writes Ben Basger We know that the vast majority of antibiotics are prescribed …