Antimicrobial Budget
May 5, 2016
THE Society of Hospital
Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)
has announced its support for one
of the key health measures in the
2016 Federal Budget, namely the
focus on antimicrobial resistance.
SHPA ceo, Kristin Michaels said
the decision by the Turnbull
Government to invest $9.4 million
in antimicrobial resistance was an
important and visionary initiative
that addresses an issue that has
long been an high priority concern
for SHPA members.
“The Budget provision to curb
the over-prescribing of antibiotics,
supported by further research
and surveillance initiatives, is a
significant step toward protecting
all Australians against the escalating
threat of antimicrobial resistance,”
Michaels said.
“It is very pleasing to see this
robust response to the report
released in June last year,
Responding to the Threat of
Antimicrobial Resistance: Australia’s
First National Antimicrobial
Resistance Strategy 2015-2019.”
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