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Infections & antimicrobial stewardship

The Antibiotic Guardian hub including latest updates and information.

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AMR knowledge gaps revealed among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Around one in 20 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians admit they do not know what AMR is.

09 Dec 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies receive inappropriate antibiotic requests ‘at least once a day’

Public swapping unused antibiotics on Facebook, finds new NPA survey

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Antibiotic stewardship

Welcome to our CPD module series for pharmacy technicians.

12 Mar 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Bristol pharmacy secures grant funding to evaluate AMR solutions

Bedminster Pharmacy and UWE Bristol get grant funding from UK innovation fund

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Does the way TB is identified need a rethink?

Current practice is missing large numbers of tuberculosis patients, researchers say, as many do not have the persistent cough that is commonly regarded as the main diagnostic trigger.

03 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Researchers awarded £2.4m to assess Pharmacy First antimicrobial impact

London team get Government grant to look at take-up and impact of landmark service.

06 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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The management of shingles

This CPD module aims to help pharmacy technicians update their knowledge on the management of shingles.

17 Oct 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Pharmacy First ‘could increase AMR risk without rapid diagnostics’

Pharmacists need access to tests to safely prescribe, scientists tell Rishi Sunak

18 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Two new antimicrobial drugs set to launch in UK market

NICE issues draft recommendation for drugs developed through new 'subscription' payment model.

13 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Fighting infection with information

There’s great opportunity for pharmacy teams to get involved in health campaigns this summer and help to raise awareness about some serious issues.

01 Jul 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Intranasal spray may offer Covid protection, study suggests

An intranasal spray product using a mucoadhesive gel may offer some protection against coronavirus infection, new research suggests.

27 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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