Circulars

Topical antimicrobials play a crucial role in health care, by providing targeted and localised treatment and prevention for specific skin infections. They may include creams, ointments, gels and drops which are applied directly to skin, mucosa and eyes as well as surgical beads, cements, irrigations, soaks, sponges and washouts.

Data from the National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) program reveals high rates of inappropriate prescribing in hospitals and high prescription volume in Residential Aged Care Facilities. 

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), also known as Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease, refers to a collection of diseases that result in airflow limitation, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive asthma. Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for COPD. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, increase sputum production and wheeze.

COPD has consistently featured as an indication with one of the highest rates of prescribing inappropriateness and noncompliance with guidelines in the Hospital National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS).

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