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antimicrobial prescribing

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Government launches AMR consultation to tackle 'next potential pandemic'

Evidence sought from technical experts in fields like health, food chains and the environment

24 Nov 2022

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Alliance Healthcare supporting Antimicrobial Resistance Week

Wholesaler pledges to become an Antibiotic Guardian as Alphega promotes Keep Antibiotics Working campaign.

18 Nov 2022

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60pc of young adults take antibiotics for a sore throat

Survey identifies a high dependence on using antibiotics to treat respiratory conditions

17 Nov 2022

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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

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Treating coughs

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from coughs with this learning module.

26 Jan 2022

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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

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Lockdown led to 'temporary' dip in drug-resistant infections

UKHSA says dip in infections was "likely temporary" and caused by reduced social mixing.

17 Nov 2021

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CCG urges people to return unused antibiotics to pharmacies

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG makes its plea ahead of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.

15 Nov 2021

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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

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Key clinical developments 2020

This module aims to provide an overview of the major developments in pharmacy practice during 2020.

10 Dec 2020

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Oxford trial asks pharmacies to refer possible Covid patients

Community pharmacy teams are being asked to signpost patients to PRINCIPLE, an Oxford University trial.

27 Oct 2020

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Guarding against antibiotic resistance

Everyone has a part to play in the appropriate use of antibiotics, and pharmacy teams are ideally placed to help.

10 Sep 2020

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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

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Antimicrobial Resistance

This CPD module looks at antimicrobial resistance and the pharmacy team's role in tackling this patient safety threat.  

14 Oct 2019

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Antimicrobial stewardship

This CPD module provides an overview of antimicrobial stewardship and tackling antimicrobial resistance. 

18 Oct 2018

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Sore throats

Sore throats are often caused by a viral infection, meaning antibiotics won't help. Watch this short video, sponsored by Difflam, to find out how you can advise customers and recommend OTC treatments.

13 Sep 2018 1 Min Article

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