Impact of a Medication Reconciliation Pharmacist Program on Appropriateness of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Treatment Durations at Hospital Discharge

• Published in: Hospital pharmacy (Philadelphia) Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 152 - 157
• Main Authors: Pelle, Cayla M., Berger, Steven C., Short, Marintha R., McCalla, Anna W., Foster, Dana L., Owen, Monica C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.04.2023
• Subjects: Original s; drug/medical use evaluation; education; anti-infectives; clinical services; infectious diseases

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship programs have made large efforts to minimize the inappropriate use of antibiotics. Implementation of these programs can be challenging, since many institutions have limited resources. Utilizing resources that already exist may be beneficial, including medication...