Objective To understand Australian hospital pharmacists' accounts of antibiotic use, and the
potential role of pharmacy in antibiotic optimisation within a tertiary hospital setting. Design …

Background Antibiotic treatment options for common infections are diminishing due to the
proliferation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship …

Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) in hospitals are predominantly led by specific
ASP physicians and pharmacists. Limited studies have been conducted to appreciate non …

Background Antibiotic optimization in hospitals is an increasingly critical priority in the
context of proliferating resistance. Despite the emphasis on doctors, optimizing antibiotic use …

Objectives The introduction of non-medical prescribing in the UK has provided opportunities
and challenges for pharmacists to help ensure prudent use of antimicrobials. The objective …

Objectives Antibiotic stewardship programmes (ASPs) are needed at every hospital as they
can improve antibiotic use and address antibiotic resistance. Pharmacists are key agents …

Background and Objective: The overuse of antibiotics in the community is a primary cause of
antibiotic resistance. Community pharmacists are the most accessible health professionals …

The misuse of antibiotics has become a major public health problem given the global threat
of multi-resistant organisms and an anticipated 'antimicrobial perfect storm'within the next …

Background Hospital pharmacists are an integral part of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
programmes globally. Currently, little is known as to how hospital pharmacists see their role …

Specialist pharmacists have become an established feature of the antibiotic stewardship
landscape in hospitals throughout the UK over the last decade. This review examines the …