Rebecca Haddock

Jul 25, 2023 | apo.org.au | Sajal K Saha |Rebecca Haddock

Australia is one of the highest antimicrobials (antibiotic) prescribing countries in the developed world. Overprescription and inappropriate prescribing is contributing to the development of antimicrobial resistant infections, as well as increasing adverse side effects and treatment costs. Without action, the expected global costs of antimicrobial resistance will exceed $1 trillion by 2050.