ADVANCE infectious diseases pharmacy through collaboration, research and education and LEAD antimicrobial stewardship to OPTIMIZE the care of patients with infections in every practice setting

Policy and Government Affairs

SIDP is committed to promoting appropriate use of antimicrobial agents through a variety of activities. SIDP's Policy and Government Affairs Committee focuses efforts on legislative and regulatory matters related to antimicrobial use and resistance. SIDP educates and advocates to various government and private entities both as a standalone organization as well as partnering with other organizations to enact positive change.

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What have we been doing for our members and our profession?

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SIDP Advocacy Areas

Advocacy Agenda
  • Agricultural Application of Antibiotics
  • Antibiotic Access
  • Antibiotic Allergy and Testing
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
  • Antibiotic Utilization Tracking
  • Congressional Budget Allocations to Support Antibiotic Related Programs
  • Increasing the Visibility of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists
  • New Anti-infective Drug Development 
  • Veterinary Antibiotic Use

SIDP Position Statements


SIDP Position on Incentives to Support Antimicrobial Drug Development

Published January 2024

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Essential Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship

Published October 2023

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SIDP Endorses ASM Position Statement on The Need for Dedicated Microbiology Leadership in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

Published February 2021

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SIDP Endorses SHEA Policy Statement on Routine Immunizations

Published July 2020

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The Essential Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship in Outpatient Care

Published September 2018

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Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist in the Use of Rapid Diagnostic Testing in Acute Care

Published April 2018

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Essential Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Long Term Care Facilities

Published October 2016

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Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship in the Emergency Department

Published October 2016

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Agricultural Application for Antimicrobials – Official Position Statement

Published April 2016 (Update in Progress)

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