Comparison of Australian importance ratings for antibacterials with WHO's list of critically important antimicrobials

The Importance Ratings and Summary of Antibacterial Uses in Human and Animal Health in Australia takes into account the World Health Organization’s Critically Important Antimicrobials for Human Medicine 5th revision, 2018.

There are some differences which reflect the Australian situation, which are explained in this document. 

  

• For general practice
• For hospitals
• For aged care
• For pharmacy
• For veterinary practice
• For agriculture and industry
• Objective 4: Appropriate usage and stewardship practices
• Objective 3: Greater engagement in the combat against resistance
• Objective 1: Clear governance for antimicrobial resistance initiatives
• Objective 5: Integrated surveillance and response to resistance and usage