Antimicrobial resistance
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News
NICE publishes guidance on antimicrobial prescribing for sore throat
NICE has published NICE Guideline 84 on antimicrobial prescribing for acute sore throat.
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Implementing guidelinesCommon infections: when is the right time to prescribe an antimicrobial?
Sarah Alton and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss the updated PHE guidance on managing and treating common infections and what it means for clinicians in primary care
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Test and reflect
NICE guideline on antimicrobial resistance
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on responsible use of antimicrobials in primary care—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Implementing guidelines
Educating patients on antimicrobial use is key to combating resistance
Charlotte Eley and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss NICE Guideline 63 on antimicrobial stewardship, and explain what steps can be taken to reduce antimicrobial prescribing
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News
Antimicrobial resistance handbook published by PHE
Public Health England has published Antimicrobial resistance—resource handbook, which collates national resources on antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention and control.
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Hot topic
The Public Health Laboratory Service Primary Care Initiative
Dr Cliodna McNulty, PHLS Primary Care Coordinator and Dr Gillian Smith, Consultant Epidemiologist
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Good practice initiative
Practice protocol optimises antibiotic prescribing by GPs
Dr James Larcombe describes how an evidence-based antibiotic policy developed by his practice led to a fall in prescribing rates and increased patient satisfaction
