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History of antibiotic regulation
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In 2014, the CDC officially recognized the need for antimicrobial stewardship within all U.S. hospital in their publication of the Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs. These programs outline opportunities for reducing unnecessary antibiotic usage, and provide guidelines for antibiotic prescription for common infections. The CDC also highlighted post-prescription tactics for antibiotic regulation, such as reassessing dosages and the class or type of antibiotic used, in order to optimally treat each infection. The CDC also emphasized the need for evidence-based prescribing, a practice that focuses on the utilization of evidence and research to make informed medical decisions ; these sentiments are echoed by the American Dental Association (ADA) which works to