GPs told ‘cut antibiotics’

ONE in five prescriptions for antibiotics issued by GPs are “inappropriate”, researchers estimate.

Public Health England warned using them unnecessarily “threatens their long-term effectiveness”.

The body has ordered that prescribing rates drop by 10% in two years.

PHE medical director Prof Paul Cosford said: “I urge all practices to look at ways they can reduce their inappropriate prescribing to help make sure antibiotics that save lives today can save lives tomorrow.”