Alternative Antibiotic Selections During the 2022 Amoxicillin Shortage in the United States.

Publisher: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101586049 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2048-7207 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20487193 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Oxford : Oxford University Press

Amoxicillin*/supply & distribution ; Amoxicillin*/therapeutic use ; Anti-Bacterial Agents*/supply & distribution ; Anti-Bacterial Agents*/therapeutic use ; Practice Patterns, Physicians'*/statistics & numerical data; Humans ; United States ; Hospitals, Pediatric ; Child

This study of 7 pediatric hospitals identified that the amoxicillin shortage in 2022 resulted in a decline in amoxicillin suspension prescribing by 30.8% with increases in use of amoxicillin nonsuspension (+7.9) and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Strategic planning and standardized guidelines are essential to address future shortages and ensure effective, guideline-based care.
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K08 HS029693 United States HS AHRQ HHS

Keywords: amoxicillin; antimicrobial stewardship; pediatric; respiratory infections; shortage

804826J2HU (Amoxicillin)
0 (Anti-Bacterial Agents)

Date Created: 20241211 Date Completed: 20250427 Latest Revision: 20250721

20250721

10.1093/jpids/piae122

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