Long-Acting Lipoglycopeptides for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections : Implementation Into Practice - a podcast by Clinical Care Options

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In this episode, Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP, discusses key considerations for successful implementation of long-acting lipoglycopeptides into clinical practice. Listen as he gives perspectives on:

  • Reasons to consider use of long-acting lipoglycopeptides (eg, poor adherence to oral antibiotics, PICC-related costs and complications)
  • Data supporting and challenging cost effectiveness of long-acting lipoglycopeptides 
  • Identifying the target patient population
  • Selecting the right location to provide long-acting lipoglycopeptides 
  • Strategies to maximize institutional impact with key stakeholders (eg, hospital avoidance, reduced ED and hospital length of stay) 
  • Key characteristics of available long-acting lipoglycopeptides 
  • Addressing logistical challenges, including navigating the reimbursement process

 

Faculty:

Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, California

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