Keep Antibiotics Working

Antibiotics are essential medicines that treat bacterial infections and save millions of lives each year. However, their effectiveness is under threat. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics allow bacteria to adapt and become resistant, meaning infections become harder to treat and routine treatments become riskier.

Many people still take antibiotics when they are not needed, keep leftover tablets for future use, or do not follow the instructions given by healthcare professionals.

These behaviours contribute directly to antibiotic resistance, which is recognised as one of the biggest global health challenges of our time.

To find out more, please visit the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) page.

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MPharm
GPhC 2079324

Scott is a co-founder and GPhC-registered pharmacist at The Independent Pharmacy. With 14 years of experience, Scott leads our digital strategy and is dedicated to ensuring online healthcare adheres to the highest safety standards. His areas of expertise include understanding digital healthcare delivery in the UK, particularly the regulatory frameworks, and how technology can be used to increase access to healthcare while reducing risk. Scott believes care should be individualised to meet the needs of the patient. He is also highly experienced in the digitalisation and automation of pharmacy dispensing and fulfilment.

BPharm
GPhC 2047716

Andy is a co-founder and Superintendent Pharmacist at The Independent Pharmacy. With over 30 years of practice across a wide range of professional settings, he is committed to improving patient outcomes, supporting teams and advancing professional standards within the pharmacy sector. Andy's career spans a range of senior leadership roles, including managing individual pharmacies, clusters of pharmacies, and wider regions for major national chains. In these roles, he was responsible for driving performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting staff development and delivering high standards of patient care.