Managing Antibiotic Allergies: A Guide for Pharmacists

Guntersville, AL US
May 10, 2022

Allergies to antibiotic agents are the most commonly reported medication allergies, with penicillin and other beta-lactams most commonly associated with allergies.  However, many reported antibiotic allergies are actually drug intolerances rather than true allergies.  Misidentification of antibiotic allergies has been associated with a number of untoward consequences, including increased adverse effects and the increased development of antimicrobial resistance.  This program will discuss how to correctly identify true antibiotic allergies, how to manage misidentification of allergies, and how to manage antibiotic allergies. 

Target Audience

This knowledge-based course is intended for Pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

•Review the classifications of allergic reactions
•Identify the risks associated with antibiotic allergy misidentification
•Describe the prevalence of allergies to beta-lactam (penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems) and sulfonamide antimicrobials
•Compare the risk of cross-reactivity between different beta-lactam antimicrobials
•Formulate management strategies for patients with true allergies to antimicrobials
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
Course opens: 
11/08/2021
Course expires: 
12/30/2023
Event starts: 
05/10/2022 - 6:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
05/10/2022 - 8:00pm CDT
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Baker's on Main
336 Gunter Ave
Guntersville, AL 35976
United States

Spencer Durham

Spencer Durham

Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Alumni & Professional Affairs
Units: Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Affairs and Outreach

Dr. Spencer Durham declares no conflicts of interest or financial interests in any product or service mentioned in this activity, including grants, employment, gifts, stock holdings, and honoraria.

Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this knowledge-based program is 0001-0000-19-041-L04-P and is intended for pharmacists. The initial release date for this live program is September 17, 2019 and the intended expiration date is September 17, 2022.

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a Board approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.

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