1790. Clinical and Economic Outcome Evaluation with Penicillin Skin Testing as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative in a Not-for-Profit Community Health System

摘要

BackgroundPenicillin skin testing (PST) is a novel way to reduce the use of broad-spectrum agents, potentially resulting in unnecessary overuse and cost savings. This study evaluated clinical and economic outcomes of antimicrobials prescribed with and without PST in a community health system.