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Introducing Antimicrobial Restrictions

The implementation of appropriate antimicrobial formulary restrictions is considered a core strategy of antimicrobial stewardship in Australian hospitals. This List of Recommended Antimicrobial Restrictions provides guidance to facilities that are implementing antimicrobial restriction and approval policies, with its content based on both existing lists and expert opinion. The list provides information on which antimicrobial agents are commonly restricted, the most commonly recommended extent or level of restriction, and standardised justifications for restriction of each agent.

List of Recommended Antimicrobial Restrictions

This list contains recommendations on which antimicrobials are commonly restricted, and to what extent, as part of antimicrobial stewardship programs.

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Fact sheet
Antimicrobial Restrictions in Small to Medium-Sized Hospitals

This fact sheet provides advice on establishing systems of antimicrobial restrictions in small to medium-sized facilities.

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Fact sheet
Antimicrobial Restrictions in Medium to Large-Sized Hospitals

This fact sheet provides advice on establishing systems of antimicrobial restrictions in medium to large-sized facilities.

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