In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies some of the worst antibiotic side effects. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS Last updated: 13 July 2020 As an infectious diseases pharmacist I frequently get phone calls from friends and family about antibiotics they are taking. Sometimes they want to know about … [Read more...]

In this article implementing vancomycin AUC:MIC dosing using DoseMeRx precision dosing software is discussed with insights provided by a pharmacist engaged on the front line. Interview with: Dustin Orvin, Pharm.D., BCPS Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS Last updated: 13 July 2020 The long awaited vancomycin dosing and monitoring … [Read more...]

In this post an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies several important infectious diseases/ antimicrobial stewardship articles that may have been due to all eyes being on the coronavirus these past few months.  Written By: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS Edited By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS [Last updated 7 June 2020] Coronavirus has … [Read more...]

In this light-hearted article two infectious diseases pharmacists share why it is their favorite specialty, providing perspective on what makes it so special.  Authored By: Mark McIntyre, Pharm.D & Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D, BCPS Last updated: 6 June 2020 If you are considering or are in the field of pharmacy, it may be a decent time to … [Read more...]

In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses five practical considerations for using antifungal drugs for invasive candidiasis.  Authored By: Sunish Shah, Pharm.D., BCIDP [Last Updated: 31 May 2020] While Candida species are commensals of normal flora, the organism’s implementation in human pathogenicity ranges from benign local … [Read more...]