Key messages

ECDC estimates that every year, throughout the European Union, Iceland and Norway, more than 35 000 people die from antibiotic-resistant infections

1 in 3 patients receive at least one antimicrobial on a given day.

Self-medication with antibiotics is not a responsible use of antibiotics

Antibiotics are not the solution for infections caused by viruses such as common colds or flu.

Primary care accounts for about 80% to 90% of all antibiotic prescriptions.

50% of all antibiotic use in hospitals can be inappropriate.