Decade-long national study finds antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals improves with regular monitoring

MedicalXpress | 七月 03, 2026

A 10-year national study has found improved antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals that regularly monitored their prescribing, using a globally unique program developed by a Melbourne hospital. The study reinforces the importance of antimicrobial stewardship to improve patient care and minimize antimicrobial resistance.