6 Amendments of Georgios KOUMOUTSAKOS related to 2012/2041(INI)
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the key objective of any AMR strategy is to maintain the efficiency of existing antimicrobials by using them responsibly at the correct therapeutic level only when strictly prescribed over a limited time at the appropriate dosage, and reducing the use of antimicrobials in general and especially of Critically- Important Antimicrobials (CIAs) in human and veterinary medicine; we need to enhance surveillance of the use of antimicrobials in babies and young children, as well as in clinical treatment, where there is a need to control and measure antimicrobial use;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. With a view to limiting the use and easy availability of antimicrobial agents, welcomes Member States’ initiatives to review the legal status of all oral, inhaled and parenteral antibiotics (namely antimalarial, antiviral and antifungal drugs) that remain available to patients without a prescription; antibiotics should not be available in EU Member States without a prescription, i.e. sold freely, as this encourages people to self-treat, often on the basis of inaccurate assumptions;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to devise and promote prudent use guidelines aimed at reducing non-essential and inappropriate exposure to antimicrobials inas part of a holistic approach to human and veterinary medicine, livestock farming, agriculture, aquaculture and horticulture;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and Member States to seek greater cooperation and coordination on the early detection of, alert and coordinated response procedures regarding pathogenic antimicrobial resistant bacteria in humans, animals, fish and foodstuffs in order to continuously monitor the extent and growth of AMR; ·
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the encouragement of appropriate antimicrobial use depends on a change of attitude and practice among patients, farmers and practitioners in the spheres of veterinary and human medicine; acknowledges the existence of misconceptions regarding the effects of antibiotics; considers that more effective and continuous awareness, information, educational and training measures should be taken to alert the public and in particular those suffering from illnesses and those working in health care at both national and European level;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the encouragement of appropriate antimicrobial use depends on a change of attitude and, practice and education among patients, farmers and practitioners in the spheres of veterinary and human medicine; considers that more effective and continuous educational and training measures should be taken at both national and European level;