Impact of a Pharmacist‐Led Antimicrobial Stewardship Program on Empiric Prescribing Appropriateness in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Ali A Althubyani
Benito Fernandez Lopez
Lily G. Fechtmeyer
Daria K. Szczepanek
Melissa A. Catalano
K. Brown
Dana J. Holger
Sep 2026 · Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy · Vol 9 · 0 citations
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Medicine
Abstract
Inappropriate antimicrobial use in emergency departments (EDs) contributes significantly to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Pharmacist‐led antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) can potentially optimize antimicrobial prescribing and improve patient outcomes; however, their specific impact in the ED setting warrants further evaluation.