The Stewardship and Access Plan Development Guide

What is the SAP development guide?

Hosted on the on the CARB-X website,the SAP Development Guide is a tool that empowers companies to expand their stewardship and access plans. It captures expert input, including from the Access to Medicine Foundation, on the early actions companies can take to accelerate access and stewardship for new antibacterials, diagnostics and preventatives. The guide is a valuable supplementary resource aimed at enhancing the quantity and quality of such plans, ensuring accessibility for low- and middle-income countries. It can be used by the full range of companies engaged in developing antimicrobial products – from large research-based pharmaceutical companies, to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). 

What is included in the guide?

• Insights into the significance of comprehensive advance planning  

• An overview of the essential elements of stewardship and access plans  

• Detailed components that product developers may incorporate into their plans  

• Real-world examples of diverse approaches to enhance access, including registration, licensing, equitable pricing strategies, and supply considerations  

• Resources for product developers seeking further guidance