The promotion of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), as well as close collaboration between pharmacists and other clinicians on the care team, can optimize antibiotic prescribing among patients with febrile neutropenia (FN), according to a study presented at the 2021 annual MAD-ID (Making a Difference in Infectious Disease) virtual meeting (poster A23).
The results may help medical centers cut down on the significant morbidity and mortality associated with FN, and clarify