BugBuster 3000 17+

This antimicrobial app has been developed for use by South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. It is designed to guide antibiotic prescribing and must be used in conjunction with local guidelines /formularies. Individual patient circumstances (e.g. allergies, renal failure, hepatic function, drug interactions) must also be taken into account. If in any doubt, please discuss with a senior member of your team.

Further advice is also available: during working hours contact Consultant Microbiologist on Ext 54990, Antimicrobial Pharmacist on bleep #6286 or Ext 55306. Out-of-hours the 'on call' Consultant Microbiologist can be contacted via switchboard.

Other healthcare organisations and professionals are welcome to use this guidance but should seek ratification through their own clinical governance process. In these circumstances South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is unable to offer advice and support on the use of the guidance contained within this app. It is the responsibility of the individual health care professional to use the most current edition and to make decisions appropriate to the circumstances of the individual patient, in consultation with the patient and/or carer.

South Devon Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust, the National Health Service and the Secretary of State assume no liability for any claim for any direct or consequential loss arising out of the use of Bug Buster 3000 by any person.