The problem of Antibiotic Resistance is a “ticking time bomb” and should be put on the National Risk Register Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer to the Government (Speech to members of parliament on the UK Commons Science and Technology Committee 23.01.2013)

“In terms of new replacement antibiotics, the pipeline is virtually dry, especially for Gram-negative bacteria.” Margaret Chan, Director-General of the WHO (International Business Times UK 24.01.2013)