Australia already has many of the tools to reverse antimicrobial resistance, but current efforts are not enough. Doing so will require action on everything from antibiotic development to stewardship and prescribing.

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It’s hard to imagine a doctor deliberately pouring turpentine into an open wound. These days, it’s more likely to be found in a hardware shop than a hospital. But oil of turpentine, distilled from pine resin, was once a common medical treatment.

Sore throat is a common presentation in both community pharmacy and general practice. Treatment depends on the cause, and includes both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management.

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