Vancomycin dosing can be challenging and much debate exists as to how to employ it both safely and effectively. This article is meant to help people identify some of the most important questions to ask when dosing vancomycin for injection. A list of resources is also provided. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Vancomycin is an … [Read more...]
Gram Negative Resistance Mechanisms: A Leading Pharmacist’s Clinical Perspectives On AmpC, ESBL and KPC
Gram negative resistance mechanisms are incredibly complex and applying current scientific knowledge to clinical practice is a major challenge. To provide insights on this topic, a leading infectious diseases pharmacist with significant experience in this field is interviewed. Interview With: Conan MacDougall, Pharm.D., MAS, BCPS-AQ ID Interview By: Timothy … [Read more...]
Five Medication-Related Interventions Every Pharmacist Should Know About Clostridium Difficile
Clostridium difficile is arguably the most important pathogenic organism to cause infection in United States hospitals today. Here, an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies five medication-related interventions every pharmacist should know about Clostridium difficile. Authored By: Erin McCreary, Pharm.D., BCPS [Last updated 24 April … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Northeastern University School Of Pharmacy 5K: Run From Resistance
The third annual "Run From Resistance" hosted by Northeastern University's School of Pharmacy aims to raise awareness and support efforts for preserving antibiotics. It is going to be held on April 9th, 2017 in Boston, MA in the Back Bay Fens. Here, you will find details about this event. DONATE OR SIGN-UP HERE! How did the event start? This year … [Read more...]
Practical Pearls For Penicillin Skin Testing As An Antimicrobial Stewardship Tool: How Do We Get There From Here?
Inaccurate penicillin allergy labels are like a plague upon modern medicine, often forcing providers to unnecessarily select second or third line agents. Luckily, penicillin skin testing exists as a means for differentiating true versus false penicillin allergy labels. Here an infectious diseases pharmacist and academician discusses penicillin skin testing as an antimicrobial … [Read more...]
