Antimicrobial stewardship: coming to a community pharmacy near you? A cross-sectional study to understand the perspectives of pharmacists, prescribers and the public
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This survey of the public, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals identified factors affecting implementation of antibiotic stewardship in Canadian community pharmacies. Lack of support from non-pharmacist healthcare providers and pharmacy leadership were common barriers. Facilitators included providers' perceived importance of antibiotic stewardship, pharmacists' role as educators, and potential for healthcare cost savings.
Authors: Bradley J. Langford, Shankavi Vigneswaran, Nick Daneman, Rita Ha, Certina Ho, Lina Ko, Valerie Leung, Wendy Levinson, Mira Maximos, Kim Neudorf, Angeline Ng, John Papastergiou, Sumit Raybardhan, Kevin L. Schwartz, Maureen Smith, Julia E. Szymczak, Mina Tadrous, Kathy Tam, Daniel Warshafsky, Miranda So
Institutions: University of Toronto, McMaster University, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto East General Hospital, Choosing Wisely Canada, Women's College Hospital, Ontario Pharmacists Association, North York General Hospital, University of Utah, Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, University Health Network
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,719
Funder: University of Toronto
OpenAlex ID: W7164932305