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Do Bugs Need Drugs?

Do Bugs Need Drugs? is a community education program to address the problem of antibiotic resistance.

Programs and materials are reviewed by a panel of medical and scientific experts and are in alignment with the practice guidelines of medical and pharmacy professional organizations, provincial ministries of health and Health Canada.

In British Columbia, the Do Bugs Need Drugs? program is funded by the Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical Services Division.

Do Bugs Need Drugs? promotes three key messages with an emphasis on handwashing:

You can also visit the Do Bugs Need Drugs? program website

2012 Bugs and Drugs Antimicrobial Reference Guide

Physicians registered through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia are eligible to receive a complimentary copy of the updated Bugs & Drugs Antimicrobial Reference book as either an iPhone application or in hardcopy.

Order your copy now!

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Events & Resources

BC residents can request print material Feb 2012 [PDF, 670KB]
Save-On-Foods and PriceSmart Foods pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will provide Grade 2 program teaching in select locations throughout the province.

For more information, please contact your local Save-On-Foods pharmacy, PriceSmart pharmacy, or contact the Do Bugs Need Drugs? BC team

Contact our BC team

Web Resources

World Health Day 2011 focused on antimicrobial resistance and its global spread. Read more on the World Health Organization website