WHO EML - Antimicrobials

Comprehensive toolkit for antimicrobial medicines from the WHO Essential Medicines List with AWaRe antibiotic classification

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First and second choice antibiotics for common infections. Widely available, affordable, and narrow spectrum.

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Antibiotics with higher resistance potential. Recommended for specific, limited indications.

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Last resort antibiotics for multidrug-resistant infections. Should be used only when alternatives have failed.

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Antimicrobial Medicines

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Non-antibiotic Antimicrobials

Antimicrobial Name Therapeutic Category AWaRe Classification EML Status List