In this article an experienced antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist discusses lessons learned from navigating antimicrobial stewardship metrics. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article posted December 2024 If you cannot measure it, you cannot determine if you have changed it. Antimicrobial stewardship metrics are essential … [Read more...]
Year In Review: Top Infectious Diseases Articles From 2024
In this article a selection of notable peer-reviewed publications from 2024 are provided. Article Selection by: Bassam Ghanem, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS, BCIDP Article Construction by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP 2024 has been an interesting year for infectious disease literature dissemination. For years many of us were using #IDtwitter to get … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Celebrate Antibiotic Awareness Week 2024
This article discusses ways to celebrate the annual observance of antibiotic awareness week 2024. Written by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Each year for one week the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) observes U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) and encourages others to participate in the event. The USAAW … [Read more...]
5 Quick Things To Know About Drug Shortages
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist with 20+ years of experience in the profession discusses 5 quick things to know about drug shortages. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted October 2024, First Released in the July 2024 IDstewardship Newsletter 1. Not all drug "shortages" are created equal When … [Read more...]
Something Cool & Something Lame With 5 Antibiotics
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses something cool and something lame with 5 antibiotics. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted October 2024, First Released in the August 2024 IDstewardship Newsletter 1. Ciprofloxacin Something cool: It can be given orally to treat a variety of different … [Read more...]
