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Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (2002) 49, 827-830
© 2002 The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Antimicrobial practice

The successful introduction of a programme to reduce the use of iv ciprofloxacin in hospital

T. M. A. Weller*

Department of Microbiology, City Hospital NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH, UK

Received 17 August 2001; returned 12 November 2001; revised 14 January 2002; accepted 21 January 2002.

The effectiveness of a programme to reduce the use of iv ciprofloxacin was assessed. iv ciprofloxacin was removed from ward stock and discussion occurred regarding appropriate use of the drug. Six months later, a factsheet containing recommendations was distributed to all medical staff and a requirement for justification before prescription was introduced. The programme reduced expenditure on iv ciprofloxacin to 34% of original levels. Savings of >£36 000 were made for two consecutive years. A sustained reduction in the use of iv ciprofloxacin was obtained by a combination of education and restriction.

* Tel: +44-121-507-5742; Fax: +44-121-551-7763; E-mail: T.M.A.Weller{at}bham.ac.uk


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