Use of antibiotics in the intensive care unit is frequently necessary, many times with some of our most broad spectrum drugs. Here, an experienced critical care clinical pharmacist discusses antimicrobial use and antimicrobial stewardship within the intensive care unit. Authored By: Anthony (Tony) Gerlach, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP, FCCM [Last … [Read more...]
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use In Ambulatory Care: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
In this interview researcher and pharmacist Dr. Katie Suda discusses work she and her colleagues published in the May 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). This publication has garnered considerable public attention after finding an alarming rate of inappropriate antibiotic use in the ambulatory care setting. Interview … [Read more...]
Predictions For The Future Of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial stewardship is becoming integrated into healthcare systems and is here to stay. But what does the future hold? Learn here from insight provided by a seasoned antimicrobial steward. Authored By: Debra A. Goff, Pharm.D., FCCP [Last updated: 8 June 2016] In over 30 years of practice as an infectious diseases (ID) clinical … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Prices: Forecasting In 2016
Assessment of current and anticipated prescription drug expenditures enables for identification of potential future opportunities to reduce healthcare costs. This is the topic of the following article, with a focus on infectious diseases & antimicrobial stewardship. Authored By: Timothy Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Every year the American … [Read more...]
Publishing And The Future of Antimicrobial Stewardship – An Interview With Dr. Preeti Malani
Publication of data that contributes to the body of knowledge in antimicrobial stewardship is essential to progressing this important field. Here, a respected researcher and editor provides insight into publishing and the future of antimicrobial stewardship. Interview By: Timothy Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 24 May 2016] The spread of … [Read more...]
