Decree No. 84 of the Ministry of Health Laying down the Administrative Measures for the Clinical Use of Antimicrobial Drugs. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., General Keyword Public health Authorization/permit Inspection Monitoring Early warning system Risk assessment/management Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of these Measures is to strengthen the management of the clinical use of antimicrobial drugs by medical institutions, regulate the clinical use of antimicrobial drugs, promote the reasonable clinical use of antimicrobial drugs, and control antimicrobial resistance. The Measures consist of 59 articles divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Organizational Setup and Duties (II); Management of the Clinical Use of Antimicrobial Drugs (III); Supervision and Administration (IV); Legal Liabilities(V); Supplementary Provisions (VI). Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn