In an effort to learn more about antimicrobial stewardship across the globe this article provides an interview of an antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist working in Thailand by two antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists working in the United States.  Interviewee: Sang Usayaporn Interviewers: Krutika Mediwala, Pharma.D. and Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., … [Read more...]

In this article two pharmacists identify five important considerations when switching from IV to PO antibiotics.  Authored By: Katherine Lee, Pharm.D. and Nick Mercuro, Pharm.D. [Last updated 18 September 2019] Implementation of intravenous (IV) to oral (PO) conversion protocols/ pathways is strongly recommended by the Infectious Diseases Society of … [Read more...]

In this article issues at the crossroads of opioid use disorder, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control are discussed. Harm reduction is discussed at length.  Authored By: Jennifer X. Chen, PharmD Candidate 2020; Danielle L. Pavon, PharmD Candidate 2020; Alyssa M. Peckham, Pharm.D., BCPP [Last updated: 7 September 2019] Injection drug … [Read more...]

In this article top new literature in the field of  infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship is identified. This monthly rundown can help you keep up with the latest and greatest material! Written By: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Edited By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Last updated: 1 September 2019 In this monthly … [Read more...]

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...]