DECEMBER 14, 2023

Making the Case for Moving From IV to Oral Antibiotics

By Gina Shaw

Most patients can—and should—be transitioned from IV to oral antibiotics as quickly as possible, but some healthcare providers are reluctant to do this, according to Meghan N. Jeffres, PharmD, BCIDP, an associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Colorado’s Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The Data Are There

Dr. Jeffres cited a litany of data, including studies released recently, documenting that switching to oral antibiotics