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Swedres-Svarm 2017 shows statistics on antibiotic sales and antibiotic resistance in bacteria from both humans and animals. The report is a co-production between the Public Health Agency of Sweden the National Veterinary Institute (SVA).

Swedres-Svarm 2020 shows statistics on antibiotic sales and antibiotic resistance in bacteria from both humans and animals. The report is a co-production between the Public Health Agency of Sweden the National Veterinary Institute (SVA).

Monitoring sales of antibiotics and occurrence of resistant bacteria routinely and consistently makes it possible to analyse trends and identify changes that require quick action, as well as evaluate the effect of interventions.

The antibiotic resistance situation in Sweden is currently favorable, with comparatively low levels of both antibiotic resistance and use in the human and animal sector. This outcome is influenced by several factors including strong local commitment as well as strategic work at both the regional

The report has been developed as part of a government commission to develop a model for health-economic calculations of the societal consequences resulting from antibiotic resistance. The assignment has been reported to the Ministry of Social Affairs on January 17, 2018.