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Ensuring Appropriate Antibiotic Utilization

antibioticsA Pharmacists Guide to Ensuring Appropriate Antibiotic Utilization in Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin-Structure Infections ABSSSIs- Discuss the consequences of overprescribing and inappropriate utilization of antibiotics in the hospital setting. Identify and discuss goals and principles behind rational antibiotic selection in this multidisciplinary approach. Differentiate between directed and empiric antibiotic therapy and explain the place of each in clinical practice. Identify the pharmacist's role in antibiotic stewardship programs, as well as monitoring of associated measurable outcomes. Identify the pharmacist's role in management of ABSSSI, including the use of newer antibiotics.

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