Antibiotic use in the United Kingdom (UK)

This report provides an overview of antibiotic use in the United Kingdom (UK). Antibiotics are important medicines for treating bacterial infections in humans and animals. They have been fundamental in halting the spread of disease and eradicating infection. However, resistance to antibiotics is becoming a significant threat, meaning more bacteria are becoming resistant and therefore they cannot be used as effectively to treat infections. This report includes statistics on the use of antibiotics and the prescribing of antibiotics in health care.