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...]

Infections caused by non-tuberculosis mycobacterium can be tricky to treat and having expert infectious disease pharmacist advice during therapy can be valuable. In this article one such expert discusses five things to know about non-tuberculosis mycobacterium.  Authored By: Christina Rivera, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIV-M [Last Updated: 23 June 2019] While … [Read more...]

Can fosfomycin be used for prostatitis? The spread of antibiotic resistance has clinicians pondering what other drug options may be available when preferred agents no longer work. Here oral fosfomycin for acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis is discussed. Article Author: Brittany A. Williams, Pharm.D. Article Mentor: Amber Billings, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS, … [Read more...]