FIP on antibiotic resistance
November 16, 2015
The International Pharmaceutical
Federation (FIP) has released a
new briefing document which
details how involving pharmacists
in the prevention of antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) will make the
implementation of successful
policies more likely.
Fighting antimicrobial resistance:
The contribution of pharmacists
details the causes and effects of
AMR, and how antibiotics are
currently used in “inappropriate
ways all over the world”.
“The responsible use of
antimicrobials remains crucial, or
else new medicines may become
ineffective too soon,” FIP warns.
The publication documents what
pharmacists have already been
doing in order to avoid the further
emergence of AMR, ranging from
advice on influenza immunisation
and responsible prescribing of
trimethoprim by pharmacists to
treat urinary tract infections.
There are also stewardship
programs to optimise antibiotic
prescribing in hospitals and the
collection of left-over antibiotics.
“It is crucial that pharmacists are
included in all AMR policies,” said
Luc Besancon, FIP ceo, adding that
the objective of the document is
to nurture discussion between
stakeholders.
The paper will be available later
today at fip.org/publications.
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