[How to promote a strong antibiotic policy in France?].

Microbial resistance to anti-infective drugs is a major public health threat. The phenomenon of selection has been amplified both in hospitals and in the community by increased antibiotic use. Antibiotic use in France is excessive. Good routine antimicrobial practices are crucial to control the spread of bacterial resistance. Antibiotic prescriptions have fallen by 17% since the beginning of a national control program in 2001.