Alternative antibiotic selections during the 2022 amoxicillin shortage in the US
Alternative antibiotic selections during the 2022 amoxicillin shortage in the US

Alternative antibiotic selections during the 2022 amoxicillin shortage in the US

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2024 Dec 12:piae122. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piae122. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

This study of seven 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 non-suspension (+7.9) and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Strategic planning and standardized guidelines are essential to address future shortages and ensure effective, guideline-based care.

PMID:39663429 | DOI:10.1093/jpids/piae122