Tag: drug-resistant bacteria
UK launches new 5-year national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
The plan outlines ambitious targets to drive down inappropriate use of antimicrobials and stimulate further development of new drugs and vaccines
The UK government on...
Extremely drug-resistant Shigella infections on the rise in England
Maximum number of cases are reported from London (45), the North West (21) and South East (12)
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised...
Antibiotic prescribing increases by over 8% in England
Deaths due to severe antibiotic resistant infections have also increased in the country
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest national...
Acute migraine? NICE recommends Pfizer’s rimegepant as potential option
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released conclusive draft guidance, suggesting Pfizer's Vydura (rimegepant) as a choice for treating acute...
Pfizer says its experimental antibiotic combo can treat some superbug infections
Pfizer said on Thursday (June 1) data from late-stage trials showed its experimental combination of antibiotics was effective in treating deadly infections caused by...