Information from the microbiology laboratory is essential to pharmacists assisting in the selection and dosing of antibiotics. To assist in connecting the pharmacy and microbiology professions, this interview provides important information for pharmacists from a clinical microbiologist.  Interview with: Romney Humphries, Ph.D., D(ABMM), M (ASCP)CM Twitter: … [Read more...]

Amidst the current crisis in which our existing antimicrobial drugs are not always effective, CARB-X is working to accelerate antibacterial drug development that can one day save lives. Learn here about CARB-X in an interview with the Executive Director, Professor Kevin Outterson.  Interview with: Kevin Outterson, J.D., LL.M. Interview by: Timothy P. … [Read more...]

Serratia marcescens is an important clinical pathogen in human medicine today. Here, an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies 5 interesting things about this Gram negative bacterium. Authored By: Timothy Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 17 September 2017] Serratia marcescens is a rod-shaped Gram negative bacterium of the … [Read more...]

Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) provides a method for keeping patients out of the hospital setting while allowing for treatment for serious infections. Here, a pharmacist with advanced training and experience in the area of infectious diseases discusses the topic. Authored By: Krutika N. Mediwala, Pharm.D., BCPS [Last updated: 26th … [Read more...]

Daptomycin is an injectable antibiotic with activity versus a variety of Gram positive bacteria. Here, an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies five interesting things to know about daptomycin. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 8-11-2017] When daptomycin (Cubicin) was first launched in November 2003 it was a … [Read more...]