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<p>The Government published its response to the final report and recommendations of
the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance on 16 September 2016.</p><p>In response to
the Review, we have committed to work closely with different individual sectors to
ensure that appropriate sector specific reduction targets are agreed by 2017 so that
future reductions are greatest where there is most scope, and that they are underpinned
by improvements which focus on encouraging best practice and responsible use of antibiotics.</p><p>This
work aligns with the actions already set out in the Government’s Five-Year Antimicrobial
Resistance Strategy, including improving the stewardship of existing antibiotics,
improving infection prevention and control and optimising prescribing practice.</p><p>
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