In this article, an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses her approach to preparing for the BCIDP exam and provides tips others may find useful for pursuing the same path. Authored By: Monica V. Mahoney, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 21 July 2018] The first examination of the new board certification in infectious diseases pharmacy (BCIDP) … [Read more...]
Five Things To Know About Fosfomycin
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies five things to know about fosfomycin, an antibiotic FDA-approved to be given orally for uncomplicated urinary tract infection. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 2 July 2018] Fosfomycin is an antibiotic that was first discovered in the late 1960s, then … [Read more...]
Five Things To Know About Colistin
Colistin is an old drug with a troubled past that is currently used as a 'last resort' antibiotic. In this article, an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses five things to know about colistin. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 13 June 2018] Colistin is an injectable polymyxin antibiotic used to treat … [Read more...]
Insights On The Role Of Bedside Nurses In Antimicrobial Stewardship Activities
In this article a pharmacist with experience working with bedside nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities discusses what he has learned and the essential role nurses play in this field. Interview with: David R. Ha, Pharm.D. Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 16 May 2018] The field of antimicrobial … [Read more...]
Insights On The Legal Implications Of Giving Beta-Lactam Antibiotics To Patients With A Penicillin Allergy
The legal implications of giving beta-lactam antibiotics to patients with a penicillin allergy are not widely understood by clinicians. In this interview a group of researchers with a recent publication on the topic discuss their work investigating the issue. Interview with: Meghan Jeffres, Pharm.D., Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy, J.D., M.P.H, John Cleary, Pharm.D., … [Read more...]
