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Antimicrobial Dosing

Recommendations for Antimicrobial Dosing
Recommendations for Antimicrobial Dosing in Obesity
Pharmacist Protocol: Renal Dose Adjustments

Allergy

Beta-Lactam Allergy Assessment for Hospitalized Patients
Beta-lactam Allergy Risk Stratification
"The 3 Cs of Antibiotic Allergy - Classification, Cross-Reactivity, and Collaboration"
Pharmacist Driven Amoxicillin Challenge Resources

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Cefdinir: A Prescription for Disappointment
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Adjunctive Therapies in Bacterial Endocarditis
Metronidazole Twice Daily Dosing
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QT Prolonging Antimicrobials
Linezolid for Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections

Pharmacokinetics Service

TDM Manual (last updated September 2024)
New Vancomycin PK Progress Note Template
Vancomycin Guidance LMS
DoseMeRx Walkthrough LMS

COVID-19

Ordering Antivirals

Antimicrobial Shortages

IM Penicillin G Benzathine
IV Levofloxacin 750 mg / 150 ml
Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Last Updated January 2025

HIV

Non-Formulary ART Guidance

Diagnostic Guidance

Procalcitonin Algorithm
Interpreting GenMark ePlex® Results
BioFire® Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel
Blood Culture Shortage Algorithm
AST Selection Testing

Antifungal

Triazole Administration Guidance
Antifungal Therapy
Antifungal Guide for Use in Patients on ECMO

Pharmacist-Led Journal Clubs

ACORN
MERINO
POET
Real-world Application of Oral Therapy for Infective Endocarditis

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Fluoroquinolones and G6PD Deficiency
Metronidazole-Induced Cerebellar Toxicity
SBECD and IV Azoles
Doxycycline vs. Minocycline
Ampicillin + Ceftriaxone: Synergy Against Enterococcus
Renaming Redman Syndrome to Vancomycin Infusion Reaction
Antimicrobial-Assay Interactions
Black Hairy Tongue
Antibiotic-Induced DRESS
Oral Beta-Lactams for Uncomplicated Streptococcal Bloodstream Infections
POET Trial: 5-Year Outcomes
Prevnar 20
Lefamulin
Probenecid and Hydroxychloroquine
Long-Acting Lipoglycopeptides
Novel Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
OPAT Administration
Rare Antiparasitic Agents
New Options for C Diff.
Speed Shock

Outpatient Best Practice Memo?

Otitis (Practice Update)
Azithromycin (Best Practice Update)

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