Rational prescriptions of antibiotics are instrumental in combating the problem of antibiotic resistance. Training programmes for medical graduates and postgraduates, with repeated reinforcements about decision-making. This would involve assessing the need, the right antibiotic, the right dose and the apt duration. A system for auditing antibiotic prescriptions and providing feedback, is recognised the world over. It is an important tool for understanding patterns of antibiotics prescribed, identification of problem areas and devising strategies to handle them. Such systems are conspicuous by their paucity or near absence in our system. Developing these will help to tackle the increasing problem of antimicrobial