The potential antimicrobial reisistance and economic benefits of clarifying penicillin allergy
Prophylactic group: Prior to test: 11 pts - vancomycin 2 pts - cipro and gentamicin After test: All pts received cefazolin * no post-op infections
46 days of vancomycin use avoided/estimated 7% reduction in use of parenteral vancomycin
Avoidance of cost calculated in therapeutic group - reduction from $4,810 - $2,440 with a yearly projected savings of $12,400