ß-lactam allergy: clinical implications and costs.
Clin Mol Allergy
; 11(1): 2, 2013 Nov 27.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
ß-lactam allergy is the most commonly reported medication allergy and it remains a key issue in antibiotic prescribing. A detailed and accurate history taking play a key role in preventing potentially serious clinical incidents and it may contribute in reducing costs.METHODS:
Data were collected for patients with a documented penicillin allergy on their drug chart during a six month period. Sources included the inpatient drug charts and medical notes. Adherence to hospital guidelines was audited and costs of treatments were calculated.RESULTS:
94 patients with a history of penicillin allergy were included. Compliance with the hospital antibiotic policy was 81% and 52% of cases had a description of the reaction documented. The mean additional cost per patient was £89.29 (excluding VAT).CONCLUSIONS:
It is important to maintain a high level of vigilance and constantly educate all healthcare professionals involved in prescribing and dispensing antibiotics in order to avoid the unnecessary use of non-penicillin-based antibiotics and associated cost implication.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Health_economic_evaluation
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Mol Allergy
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido