Is the drug-drug interaction between rifampin and linezolid worth worrying about? In this article two infectious diseases pharmacists discuss existing data on the topic.  Authored By: Ryan Stevens, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP and Christina Rivera, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIV-M The management of deep seated endovascular and osteoarticular infections has long … [Read more...]

Here we identify infectious diseases & antimicrobial stewardship literature just released in July of 2019. We hope if you find this helpful, you will share it with others! Written By: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Edited By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Last updated: 1 August 2019 In this monthly column two pharmacists who utilize … [Read more...]

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention is gaining traction as an important tool in the fight against HIV. Pharmacists are taking a role including and going beyond dispensing emtricitabine/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Truvada, FTC/TDF) for PrEP. Important information for pharmacists about PrEP is discussed here.  Authored By: Ziad Nasr, … [Read more...]

In this interview information is provided about the Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Policy's Antimicrobial Stewardship Project (CIDRAP-ASP).  Learn here about why CIDRAP-ASP is a great initiative for antimicrobial stewardship!  Interview with: Marnie Peterson, Pharm.D., Ph.D. and Natalie Vestin, M.P.H. Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., … [Read more...]

Here we identify new infectious diseases & antimicrobial stewardship literature published in June 2019. We hope if you find this helpful, you will share it with others! Written By: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Edited By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 1 July 2019] In this monthly column two pharmacists who utilize … [Read more...]