7% of antibiotics in the EU are taken without a prescription
A study published on antimicrobial resistance and the causes of non-prudent use of antibiotics carried out by Nivel (NL) as part of the EU-funded project ARNA estimates that 7% of antibiotics taken in the EU are taken without a prescription.
Cochrane Review: Point of Care CRP testing can safely reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care
A new Cochrane Overview has identified effective and safe clinician-focussed interventions to reduce antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in primary care.
Is your facility prepared with an antimicrobial stewardship program?
New Antimicrobial Stewardship Standards were proposed and accepted, effective Jan. 1, 2017. These standards are a Joint Commission requirement, supported by evidence-based national guidelines.
7% of antibiotics in the EU are taken without a prescription
A study published on antimicrobial resistance and the causes of non-prudent use of antibiotics carried out by Nivel (NL) as part of the EU-funded project ARNA estimates that 7% of antibiotics taken in the EU are taken without a prescription.
Cochrane Review: Point of Care CRP testing can safely reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care
A new Cochrane Overview has identified effective and safe clinician-focussed interventions to reduce antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in primary care.
Is your facility prepared with an antimicrobial stewardship program?
New Antimicrobial Stewardship Standards were proposed and accepted, effective Jan. 1, 2017. These standards are a Joint Commission requirement, supported by evidence-based national guidelines.
See how new, rapid and reliable point of care technologies and tests can help you make prudent decisions around the use of antibiotics.
