Community Pharmacists

Pharmacists play an integral role in promoting appropriate antibiotic use in the community by

• Educating patients and parents about properly taking antibiotics and the potential harms of antibiotic use, including antibiotic resistance and adverse drug events
• Serving as the final healthcare provider to see a patient before an antibiotic is dispensed
• Providing guidance for symptom relief for common infections which do not require an antibiotic
• Promoting available vaccines

Materials to Use with Your Patients

Help your patients understand the importance of appropriate antibiotic use, including adhering to antibiotic prescriptions, with materials developed by CDC.

Related Tools for Pharmacists

• Continuing Education Web-based Course for Community Pharmacists
• Podcast: Pharmacists Can Make the Difference (2:21 minutes)
• Print Materials for Healthcare Professionals
• Videos for Healthcare Professionals

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