THE University of Queensland is sharing knowledge about antibiotic resistance with colleagues in China, last weekend taking part in the inaugural Queensland Guangdong Clinical Pharmacy and Education Symposium.
UQ antibiotic resistance researcher Professor Jason Roberts (pictured) delivered the keynote address at the event, which was attended by over 150 pharmacists from China's Guangong Province along with academics from the Department of Pharmacy at Xinhua College of Sun Yat-sen University.
He said it was hoped the symposium would pave the way for improved practices in antibiotic use.
Symposium director Peter Little, who's head of UQ School of Pharmacy, said clinical pharmacy education and practice were critical because of the vital role pharmacists play in reducing the spread of antibiotic resistance.
"Antibiotic resistance is particularly important in China because of past practices with over-use of antibiotics and 'off-label' prescribing," Professor Little said.
He said the symposium was a valuable opportunity for people working in hospital pharmacies and pharmacy schools in China and Australia to collaborate on current pharmacy practice and how it can be improved.
It's hoped the event, organised by the Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association, will also lead to student and staff exchange opportunities between China and symposium partners in Brisbane which also include the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
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