Is it getting easier to obtain antibiotics in the UK?

摘要

Public knowledge and understanding of antibiotics are poor, with only 56% of the UK general public aware that antibiotics cannot kill viruses, and those with poorer knowledge are more likely to use them. Clinical assessment therefore remains a vital step in assessing the need for and safety of antibiotics, and an essential opportunity for education about appropriate use, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and self-care.