To assist in the development of tools for antibiotic stewardship at local, national and global levels and to reduce antimicrobial resistance, the Access, Watch, Reserve (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics was developed – where antibiotics are classified into different groups to emphasize the importance of their appropriate use.
This classification is intended to be used as a tool for countries to better support antibiotic monitoring and stewardship activities. It is not intended as model for the inclusion of antibiotics on national essential medicine lists. Antibiotics classified under AWaRe and also included on the WHO Model LIsts of Essential Medicines are indicated in the worksheets.
