The potential antimicrobial reisistance and economic benefits of clarifying penicillin allergy
Results: 1. PCN use up 13.7% to 39.8% 2. abx use down overall-779 courses to 191 pts. down to 558 courses in 169 pts. 3. Pts. with (-) skin test who required an abx - use of PCN up from 20.4% to 47.4% 4. Total abx cost fell 32% - $17,211.88 to $11,648.27 - after cost per person if (-) skin test down 7% but if (+) test up 3%