Strengthening antimicrobial stewardship in community pharmacy

An evaluation has been published of the use of the TARGET antibiotic checklist in England’s community pharmacies via the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS)

The TARGET antibiotic checklist is for community pharmacy staff to use with patients or carers collecting antibiotics to facilitate individualised advice to the patient. The investment in training and resources for community pharmacies through the PQS has provided opportunities for strengthening antimicrobial stewardship by equipping them with the tools to improve patient knowledge of antibiotic use, symptom resolution and antimicrobial resistance.