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SACAR Template for antimicrobial prescribing policies
The Prescribing Sub-Group of the Specialist Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance [1] (SACAR) has produced a template to assist in the development of antimicrobial prescribing policies.
BSAC is pleased to support this document, which lays out guidance for the preparation and revision of antimicrobial guidelines within hospitals. It aims to promote good practice by helping the NHS develop good prescribing policies and avoid duplication of effort.
By using the template hospitals will help ensure that antibiotic guidelines are prepared in line with best practice for treatment guidelines, and will develop guidance that could form the basis for national audit.
The template will be reviewed and revised as necessary in the future.
[1]SACAR is an independent advisory committee, set up to provide expert scientific advice on resistance issues arising from medical, veterinary and agricultural use of antimicrobials. SACAR was established in 2001 following recommendations in the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology's original report "Resistance to Antibiotics and other Antimicrobial Agents.
[06 Jun 2005]
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UK Template for antimicrobial prescribing policies
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