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The WHO AWaRe Classification is a method to categorize antibiotics into three groups in an effort to improve appropriate antibiotic use. The classification is based, in part, on the risk of developing antibiotic resistance and their importance to medicine. It does not reflect effectiveness or strength. It is accompanied by a book, The WHO AWaRe antibiotic book,  that outlines which and how to use antibiotics in 34 common infections.

The three groups are "", meaning use can be unrestricted, "", meaning care should be taken, and "" meaning use should be saved for cases in which other options are not possible. The recommendation is that greater than 60% of antibiotics used within a country come from the "access" group.

The classification was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and launched in 2017. It is an aspect of the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. The classification as of 2021 covers 258 items. Challenges in its implementation include lack of awareness, little political will, and few resources.