Tag: #AntibioticStewardship
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Overestimated Drug Allergies Are Driving Up Costs and Compromising CareWhat the Data Reveals
Introduction Drug allergy labels, especially for penicillin, are more common than you might expect but are they accurate? This study dives deep into the prevalence of self-reported drug allergies and uncovers startling consequences for treatment quality, healthcare costs, and hospital readmissions. Conducted within a large NHS Acute Trust, this research sheds light on how inaccurate…
