antibiotics
UQ researchers in global hunt for new antibiotics
University of Queensland researchers have launched a global search to discover antibiotics capable of combating superbug bacteria that are resistant to current antibiotics. The Community for Open Antimicrobial Drug Discovery …
Pharmacists can be key in fighting antibiotic resistance: Kardachi
The PSA has welcomed the announcement of the national strategy to reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance. PSA has been leading international efforts for a global pharmacy-wide approach to the …
Antibiotic resistance strategy a critical step: NPS
NPS MedicineWise has welcomed the release today of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2015–19 as a critical step in addressing antimicrobial resistance. NPS MedicineWise CEO Dr Lynn Weekes says that …
New national strategy on antibiotic resistance
A new national strategy will aim to reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance following the release of statistics showing Australia’s consumption of antibiotics is among the highest in the developed …
NPS asks Aussies to fight antibiotic resistance
As part of its ‘Winter is Coming’ initiative this May, NPS MedicineWise is urging people to make a renewed pledge to help fight antibiotic resistance this cold and flu season. …
Experts get to grips with antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance poses a major threat to global and Australian health, a group of leading experts in the area say. At an industry briefing convened by Reckitt Benckiser, members of …
Winter is coming: Tropfest tackles antibiotic resistance
Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, has partnered with NPS MedicineWise to launch an industry-first short film competition to raise awareness and help fight antibiotic resistance this cold and …