Influence of penicllin allergy on antibiotic prescribing patterns and costs

Background: Antibiotic treatment for patients with community- acquired pneumonia (CAP) and previous history of penicillin allergy varies widely and can be more costly than for those with no history of penicillin allergy. Aim: To assess the influence of documented penicillin allergy on antibiotic pre...

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Main Authors: Irawati, L., Hughes, Jeffery, Keen, N., Golledge, C., Joyce, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 2006
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/8433