Background: Overuse of antimicrobial therapy in the community adds to the global spread of
antimicrobial resistance, which is jeopardizing the treatment of common infections. Methods …

Background The overuse of antimicrobials is recognized as the main selective pressure
driving the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance in human bacterial pathogens …

Background Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common health problems
seen in general practice. Evidence-based guidelines on UTI are available, but adherence to …

Objectives To describe trends and geographical variation in prescribing of trimethoprim and
nitrofurantoin to treat urinary tract infections, to describe variation in implementing guideline …

Background There is a marked variation in both antibiotic prescribing practice and urine
sampling rates for diagnostic microbiology across general practices in England. To help …

Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common bacterial
infections in general practice and a frequent indication for prescription of antimicrobials …

Background Incorrect use of antibiotics is a major public health concern both nationally and
globally due to the development of antibiotic resistance. The goal of this study was to see if …

Objective To assess the impact of different management strategies in urinary tract infections.
Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting Primary care. Participants 309 non-pregnant …

Background: Community pharmacists are involved in antimicrobial stewardship through self-
care advice and delivering medications for uncomplicated infections. Objectives: This mixed …

Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in primary care and leads to a high
number of antibiotic prescriptions. Antimicrobial resistance is a global health problem; better …