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What you need to know about the amoxicillin shortage

The Checkup by Singlecare

The American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) has also posted on its website a list of the various oral amoxicillin products that are currently in short supply. Amoxicillin is very commonly used to treat bacterial ear infections, respiratory infections, and other common bacterial illnesses like strep throat.

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Firstline As A City-Wide Platform To Support Antimicrobial Stewardship: Insights From New York City

IDStewardship

There have been multiple guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship published by the Infectious Disease Society of America. In this article the adoption of Firstline as a city-wide platform to support antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is discussed. Interview by: Timothy P.

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What do anxiety rashes look like? Causes & treatment

The Checkup by Singlecare

In our practice, I have observed an increase in stress-related conditions, and today’s fast-paced, high-pressure society has increased the number of anxiety rashes seen in our office.” According to a KFF/CNN Mental Health in America Survey published in 2022 , 90% of U.S. of people ages 18–24 reporting signs of anxiety.

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UK pharmacists report shortages of strep A antibiotics

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Health secretary says government ‘not aware’ of issue but some independent outlets say stocks running low UK politics live – latest news updates Pharmacists are reporting UK-wide shortages of the antibiotics used to treat strep A, despite the health secretary insisting that the government is “not aware” of a problem.

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Strep A kills three more children as UK activates alternative medicines plan

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

At least 19 children have died and scarlet fever cases are more than treble what they were in previous high season Three more children have died from strep A, it has emerged, and pharmacists in the UK have been told they can supply alternative antibiotics to those originally prescribed, in a bid to ease shortages of certain forms of penicillin.

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UK watchdog investigates rise in antibiotics prices amid strep A outbreak

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Competition and Markets Authority gathering evidence after drug firms accused of inflating prices A watchdog has launched an investigation into the sharp rise in prices of antibiotics after a surge in the number of children falling ill with strep A.

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Strep A home-test kits sell out after spate of UK deaths sparks panic buying

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Pharmacists also report difficulties finding supplies of antibiotics to treat the infection Strep A home-testing kits have sold out online as parents rush to find ways to diagnose their children’s rashes and high temperatures.

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