Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness

Antibiotics are medications used to treat illnesses caused by bacteria in humans and animals. However, antibiotics and other drugs are losing their ability to fight infectious diseases. When antibiotics are used inappropriately, it can lead to something called antimicrobial resistance, where microbes (such as bacteria) have developed ways to protect themselves against these medications.

Antimicrobial resistance makes infections increasingly difficult or impossible to treat, which can cause an increase in the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.

Antibiotic Use in NL

NL has the highest use of antibiotics per capita in Canada, based on federal estimates among selected pharmacies.

Quality of Care NL analyzes data to learn more about antibiotic prescribing trends in the province, including the yearly prescription rate per 1,000 population, which demographic groups have the highest prescription rates, and which antibiotics are being prescribed the most.

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Figure 1. Antibiotic Prescription Rate per 1,000 Population in NL, Jun 2017-May 2024

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A logo image featuring multicoloured speech balloons containing symbols representing health and wellness. The text reads Healthy Discussions: Using Antibiotics Wisely with Dr. Peter Daley and Dr. Elhamy Samak. November 20, 12:00 pm (NT).
Webinar Recording

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Antibiotic Use in NL, November 23, 10-11 am NT, #GoBlueforAMR
Webinar Recording

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The Canadian Antimicrobial Stewardship Webinars—or ‘CAN AMS!”—is a webinar series focused on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions. Leaders in AMS from across Canada share examples of what has been done to implement evidence-based interventions, with the goal to inspire what CAN be done to help slow the rise and spread of AMR.

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Using Antibiotics Wisely

A Choosing Wisely Canada campaign to help reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in primary and long-term care.

Primary Care Long-Term Care

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Viral Prescription Pad

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AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) is a system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to group antibiotics according to their spectrum of activity against microbes and their risk of developing antimicrobial resistance. Take a look at the AWaRe breakdown in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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