StAR in the human health sector

Antibiotics are life-saving medicines used to treat bacterial infections. However, they are becoming increasingly ineffective due to resistance. For this reason, the Strategy on Antibiotic Resistance Switzerland (StAR) has been in place since 2015. Measures relating to humans are coordinated by the Federal Office of Public Health and implemented in collaboration with the cantons and numerous other stakeholders. Various guidelines and tools are available to help patients, doctors and pharmacists fulfil their responsibilities when using antibiotics.