Abstract
We present the first description of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) used to successfully manage a multi-antimicrobial drug shortage. Without resorting to formulary restriction, meropenem utilization decreased by 69% and piperacillin-tazobactam by 73%. During the shortage period, hospital mortality decreased (P=.03), while hospital length of stay remained unchanged.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 356-359 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2017 |