Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated effort to optimize the use of antimicrobial medications in order to ensure that patients receive the right medication, at the right dose, at the right time, and for the right duration. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce antimicrobial resistance, and minimize the spread of healthcare-associated infections. Antimicrobial stewardship programs often involve education and training for healthcare providers, guidelines for appropriate antimicrobial use, monitoring of antimicrobial prescribing patterns, and feedback mechanisms to improve prescribing practices. Ultimately, the goal of antimicrobial stewardship is to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications for future generations.