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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
Volume 58, Issue 5, Pages 481-484Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2018.05.013
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Objectives: The objective of this position statement is to describe the essential role of pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship in outpatient care. Data sources: N/A. Summary: The majority of antibiotic prescribing occurs in outpatient care settings highlighting the need for antibiotic stewardship in the community. Given their expertise on medication management, pharmacists are essential to any antibiotic stewardship effort. Conclusion: As the regulations for antibiotic stewardship in outpatient settings continue to evolve and optimal stewardship strategies are defined, pharmacists must be leaders in the implementation of these programs. (C) 2018 American Pharmacists Association (R). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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