U.S. sales of antimicrobials for livestock increased in 2022

December 7, 2023/ FDA/ United States.
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12-Dec-2023 (2 years 5 months 27 days ago)

Domestic sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals increased by 4% between 2021 and 2022; compared to 2015 (peak year of sales), 2022 sales were down 36%. Sales volume may fluctuate over time in response to various factors, including changing animal health needs or changes in animal populations. Domestic sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals 2013-2022. Source: FDA.

Sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs for swine increased 5% year-on-year in 2022 but were down 15% from 2016.

Medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals actively marketed in 2016-2022. Domestic sales and distribution data reported by species. Source: FDA.