Metronidazole (Flagyl) has been one of the most commonly used antibiotics for Clostridium difficile infection for years, but there has been a shift in recommendations lately. Is this the end of the line with metronidazole for Clostridium difficile infection? An infectious diseases pharmacist provides insights here. Interview with: Elias B. Chahine, Pharm.D., … [Read more...]
The Five Best Antimicrobial Stewardship Resources For Your Daily Practice
What are the best antimicrobial stewardship resources for your daily practice? In this article a pharmacist trained in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases attempts to answer this question by identifying some of the most useful guidelines, apps, documents, and websites available. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ … [Read more...]
#ASPchat: A Monthly Real-Time Twitter Chat On Antimicrobial Stewardship
Twitter chats have become a new tool for raising awareness about important healthcare topics. In this article experience with the monthly twitter chat on antimicrobial stewardship (#ASPchat) is described. Bradley J. Langford, PharmD, BCPS & Timothy P. Gauthier, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID [Published on: 11 February 2018] In this era of a rapidly … [Read more...]
Five Ways Pharmacists Can Help During A Bad Flu Season
When flu season hits hard, pharmacists are well positioned to provide sound advice, promote wellness, and direct people to reliable resources. Here, five ways pharmacists can help during a bad flu season are identified and discussed. Authored By: Timothy Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 16 January 2018] The severity of an influenza … [Read more...]
Insights On Antibiotic Dosing In Obese Patients
Antibiotic dosing in obese patients can be a major challenge. In this article, an infectious diseases and critical care pharmacist with significant experience in this area is interviewed and insights on the topic are provided. Interview with: Lina Meng, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCP Interview By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 28 … [Read more...]
