Objective We implemented a stepwise antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP). This study
evaluated the effect of each intervention and the overall economic impact on carbapenem …

Given the concerns surrounding the overuse of carbapenem antibiotics in Japan, we
evaluated the impact of infectious disease consultation and a prospective carbapenem audit …

This study aimed to assess the impact of a prolonged carbapenem use-focused
antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) on antimicrobial consumption and clinical …

Introduction: Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASP) can reduce antibiotic use but
patient safety concerns exist. We evaluated the safety of prospective carbapenem review …

Background The challenge of drug resistance to carbapenems is of international concern
with leading to increased hospital lengths of stay, costs, and mortality rates. How to get rid of …

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) aim to improve appropriate antimicrobial use.
However, concerns of the negative consequences from accepting ASP interventions exist …

The objective of this study was to assess the impact on carbapenems use of a program
combining pre-authorization requirement and systematic post-prescription review of …

Abstr Objectives To assess trends and patterns of carbapenem use and to evaluate the
effects of a nationwide antibiotic stewardship policy to reduce carbapenem overuse …

Background As a result of the constant increase in carbapenem resistance amongst gram‐
negative bacteria in several countries, the inappropriate use of carbapenems must be …

Objectives Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP s) promote the judicious use of
antimicrobials by limiting inappropriate use. This article evaluates the impact of a …