Antifungal stewardship programs

Antifungal stewardship programs are coordinated efforts in healthcare settings to optimize the use of antifungal medications. Their goal is to ensure patients receive the right drug, at the right dose, for the right duration, to effectively treat fungal infections. By doing so, these programs improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary medication use, and help prevent the development of antifungal resistance—where fungi become harder to treat. Ultimately, antifungal stewardship promotes safer, more effective infection management while preserving the usefulness of antifungal drugs for the future.