Antimicrobial stewardship program-led carbapenem restriction: a cost-effectiveness analysis

• In: Poster presentation
• At: Seoul (South Korea) (2017)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: POS-HPS-153
• By: YOU, Joyce (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Pharmacy, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR China)
• Co-author(s): Sheung-Yin Choi School of Pharmacy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
  Joyce You
  
• Abstract:

  Background

  Carbapenem is typically reserved for treatment of multidrug-resistant pathogens, yet its usage has been increasing globally. Carbapenem misuse can lead to carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) aims to improve clinical outcomes and reduce antibiotic-associated Clostridium difficile infection..

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