AUGUST 19, 2022

Limited Access to C. diff Drugs Through Medicare

By Ethan Covey

While drugs recommended for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) are commonly included on the formularies for most people who are covered by Medicare in the United States, access to the medications is often severely limited, according to the results of a new study.

The findings of the report highlight the need for changes in formulary status and access in order to allow for linkage with existing treatment guidelines, the researchers said (Clin Infect Dis