APRIL 10, 2024

Tips for Optimizing Vancomycin Monitoring


Originally published by our sister publication Pharmacy Practice News

By Aaron Tallent

Findings from two retrospective studies show benefit with single-concentration monitoring and pharmacy-to-dose protocols for administering vancomycin. The results demonstrated improved outcomes and resource utilization with this powerful antibiotic.

Vancomycin is highly effective in treating gram-positive bacteria, most notably Staphylococcus aureus, and is an antibiotic of last resort in treating