In this article, an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses five things to know about hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, Plaquenil). Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS Last updated: 19 April 2020 Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, Plaquenil) is a 4-aminoqunoline compound that is FDA-approved for the treatment of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis in … [Read more...]

In this article a leading antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist with decades of experience shares insights on the new vancomycin guideline.  Interviewee: Kristi Kuper, Pharm.D., BCPS Interviewer: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS [Last updated: 31 March 2020] Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic with activity versus clinically important Gram … [Read more...]

This webpage is dedicated towards providing coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for pharmacists. Maintained By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS Supported By: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS DISCLAIMER: Information found on IDstewardship.com is intended to provide information and education and does not represent official views of the Society of … [Read more...]

In this article a pharmacist with experience in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases identifies some ways in which pharmacists can help during the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak.  Written By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS [Last updated: 10 March 2020] In late 2017 a CDC advisory on increased influenza cases prompted me to … [Read more...]

This article is provided to help people interested in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases keep up with some of the current literature.  Written By: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Edited By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 6 March 2019] We took off the months of January and February, but here we are back in … [Read more...]