This centralized article recognizes a series of interviews focused on understanding antimicrobial stewardship around the world.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the greatest global health threats of our time, demanding coordinated strategies across every level of care. At the heart of this challenge lies antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) — a set of practices designed to ensure the responsible use of antibiotics to preserve their effectiveness, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the spread of resistant organisms.
Pharmacists, with their unique expertise in medication management and patient safety, play a central role in AMS programs. Their perspectives are critical, not only because of their clinical knowledge, but also because they often serve as the link between prescribers, patients, and policy. However, the scope of AMS—and the pharmacist’s role within it—varies significantly across healthcare systems, regions, and practice settings.
This series brings together first-hand accounts from pharmacists around the world, offering insights into the challenges, innovations, and local strategies shaping AMS in their countries. From specialized bone and joint hospitals in the United Kingdom, to infectious diseases practices in New Zealand, to national-level efforts in countries such as Nigeria, India, and Japan, these narratives illustrate both the diversity and the common goals of stewardship.
By sharing these global perspectives—from Turkey to Costa Rica, Bangladesh to Australia—we aim to highlight:
- The shared challenges of combating AMR worldwide
- The context-specific strategies developed in diverse healthcare systems
- The invaluable role of pharmacists as leaders in antimicrobial stewardship
Together, these stories underscore a central truth: while the context may differ, the mission is universal—to safeguard antibiotics for future generations. Read more through these links:
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Pakistan: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Turkey: A Clinical Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Spain: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Nigeria: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship In India: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Bangladesh: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Australia: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship in New Zealand: An Infectious Diseases Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Thailand: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Uganda: Insights From Two Pharmacist Leaders
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Japan: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Insights On Being An Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist In Canada
Antimicrobial Stewardship In Costa Rica: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
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