Dig Deeper When Patients Report a Penicillin Allergy

May 2023

Over 90% of patients who report a penicillin allergy can still tolerate a penicillin.

Plus about 80% of those with a true allergy to penicillins (amoxicillin, etc) lose their sensitivity 10 years after a reaction.

But inaccurate or incomplete allergy documentation often leads to using less effective, more toxic, or more costly antibiotics.

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Table of Contents

Immunizations Gather Info to Guide Pneumococcal Vaccine Choice
Storage & Disposal Avoid Removing Some Meds From Their Original Container
Contraceptives Take Steps to Ensure Patients Get the Right Contraceptive
Med Safety Help Prevent Vaccine Errors
Shingles Strengthen Your Understanding of Shingles
Photosensitivity Help Shed Light on Meds That Increase Sun Sensitivity
Allergic Reactions Dig Deeper When Patients Report a Penicillin Allergy
Incontinence Assist With OTCs for Stress Incontinence
Interactions Look Out for Interactions With Direct Oral Anticoagulants