Importance Ratings and Summary of Antibacterial Uses in Humans in Australia

Importance Ratings and Summary of Antibacterial Uses in Humans in Australia (the "Antibacterial Importance Ratings") provides guidance to clinicians and the pharmaceutical industry about the importance of antibacterial agents available for human use, and on the current ways in which antibacterials are used in humans in Australia. The Antibacterial Importance Ratings document is currently being reviewed by the Australian Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on AMR.

• For general practice
• For hospitals
• For aged care
• For pharmacy
• Objective 4: Appropriate usage and stewardship practices
• Objective 3: Greater engagement in the combat against resistance
• Objective 5: Integrated surveillance and response to resistance and usage