Pharmacist Review of Pending Infection Tests Raises Appropriate Post-Discharge Antimicrobial Use

Background Information

Pharmacists boost antimicrobial appropriateness post-discharge by 23% in a week.

Managing pending infectious disease test results post-discharge can prevent inappropriate antimicrobial use and improve patient outcomes. Appropriate antimicrobial therapy at 7 days increased from 69% to 92%, with faster transition to appropriate therapy. The study shows that pharmacist-led interventions can improve antimicrobial stewardship in transitions of care, though it is single-center and retrospective. Pharmacist-led post-discharge interventions enhance antimicrobial appropriateness and speed in achieving correct therapy.