Back-up antibiotic prescribing – good practice guide
The aim of this guidance is to encourage more consistent implementation of a back-up prescribing strategy by all healthcare professionals in primary care. It is hoped that implementation of this guide will reduce unnecessary exposure to antimicrobials.
This back-up antibiotic prescribing guide has been prepared by a multi-professional collaborative group following discussions within the Primary Care Workstream Group of the Antimicrobial Resistance Delivery Board. The guide is relevant to everyone involved in the prescribing, dispensing, issuing and administration of antibiotics for self-limiting conditions.