James Cutrell

Feb 23, 2024 | journalofethics.ama-assn.org | James Cutrell |James Sanders

Abstract Pharmacists and physicians play key roles in antimicrobial stewardship. This commentary on a case describes these health professionals’ need to collaborate to optimize therapeutic use of antimicrobials in clinical settings. Prescription preauthorization is one antimicrobial stewardship strategy that can meet with some physicians’ frustration and generate conflict between pharmacists and prescribing physicians, particularly when pharmacists make alternative treatment recommendations.