Contact
searchSearch
HMP Global

Antibiotics Topic Center

Featured Article

Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant Combinations
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotic Recalled
01/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used...
01/19/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Legislation to Fund Antibiotic Development for Superbugs Stirs Controversy
12/21/2022
Arthur Allen; Liz Szabo
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would...
12/21/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Assessing Antibiotic Exposure Among Patients Admitted to VA Skilled Nursing Facility
12/08/2022
Edan Stanley
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an...
12/08/2022
Veterans Health Today
From Veterans Health Today
Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
Fighting Endocarditis One Antibiotic at a Time
09/22/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline...
09/22/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotic Recalled Over Impurity Findings
02/26/2021
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling...
02/26/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Children’s Hospitals Are Partly to Blame as Superbugs Increasingly Attack Kids
01/04/2021
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows...
01/04/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotic Tablets Recalled
06/03/2020
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for...
06/03/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotic Recalled
03/27/2020
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used...
03/27/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Risk of Major Malformations Increased Among Pregnant Women Prescribed Macrolide Antibiotics
02/21/2020
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of...
02/21/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotics Likely Unneeded for Aspiration of Pancreatic Cysts
02/03/2020
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend...
02/03/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network

Newsfeed

News
Antibiotic Recalled
01/19/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used...
01/19/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Legislation to Fund Antibiotic Development for Superbugs Stirs Controversy
12/21/2022
Arthur Allen; Liz Szabo
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would...
12/21/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Assessing Antibiotic Exposure Among Patients Admitted to VA Skilled Nursing Facility
12/08/2022
Edan Stanley
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an...
12/08/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
Antibiotics Overprescribed for COPD
10/22/2019
"A recent multicenter trial showed that antibiotic prescribing can be reduced safely in COPD patients by using a rapid diagnostic (C-reactive protein) test," study coauthor Laura Shallcross, PhD, University College London, explained.
"A recent multicenter trial showed that antibiotic prescribing can be reduced safely in COPD patients by using a rapid diagnostic (C-reactive protein) test," study coauthor Laura Shallcross, PhD, University College London, explained.
"A recent multicenter trial...
10/22/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Each Added Day of Postop Antibiotics Ups Risk of Kidney Injury, C. Diff Infection
05/01/2019
According to new study findings, each additional day of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis increases the risks of acute kidney injury and Clostridium difficile infection and does not lead to reductions in surgical site infections.
According to new study findings, each additional day of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis increases the risks of acute kidney injury and Clostridium difficile infection and does not lead to reductions in surgical site infections.
According to new study findings,...
05/01/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotic Prescriptions Often Exceed Recommended Treatment Durations
03/07/2019
Many antibiotic prescriptions for common infections in primary care exceed durations recommended by guidelines, according to a new study.
Many antibiotic prescriptions for common infections in primary care exceed durations recommended by guidelines, according to a new study.
Many antibiotic prescriptions...
03/07/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
How Oral Antibiotics Impact Kidney Stone Risk
05/11/2018
A new study examined the risk of kidney stones in patients taking oral antibiotics. 
A new study examined the risk of kidney stones in patients taking oral antibiotics. 
A new study examined the risk...
05/11/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
CDC Reports Rare, Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in 27 States
04/05/2018
The CDC identified over 200 cases of bacteria with rare antibiotic resistance genes in 27 states during the first 9 months of 2017, according to a new report.
The CDC identified over 200 cases of bacteria with rare antibiotic resistance genes in 27 states during the first 9 months of 2017, according to a new report.
The CDC identified over...
04/05/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Recalled Nationwide Over Contamination Concerns
03/19/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A nationwide recall of children’s ibuprofen oral suspension has been initiated after reports of foreign material, including gel-like masses and black particles, were found in affected bottles.
A nationwide recall of children’s ibuprofen oral suspension has been initiated after reports of foreign material, including gel-like masses and black particles, were found in affected bottles.
A nationwide recall of...
03/19/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Apotex Recalls Brimonidine/Timolol Ophthalmic Solution Over Sterility Concerns
03/19/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Apotex has voluntarily recalled over 100 000 vials of brimonidine/timolol ophthalmic solution distributed nationwide due to concerns about lack of sterility.
Apotex has voluntarily recalled over 100 000 vials of brimonidine/timolol ophthalmic solution distributed nationwide due to concerns about lack of sterility.
Apotex has voluntarily recalled...
03/19/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
PharmLaw
Wholesale Pharmaceutical Executives Sentenced in $92 Million Drug Diversion Scheme
03/18/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Two wholesale pharmaceutical executives were sentenced in a large-scale drug diversion case that raised concerns about medication safety and supply chain integrity.
Two wholesale pharmaceutical executives were sentenced in a large-scale drug diversion case that raised concerns about medication safety and supply chain integrity.
Two wholesale pharmaceutical...
03/18/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Midodrine Hydrochloride Under Class II Recall Due to Inadequately Sealed Blister Packaging
03/12/2026
Hannah Musick
The Harvard Drug Group LLC is recalling one lot of midodrine hydrochloride tablets nationwide due to inadequately sealed blister packaging that may compromise product integrity.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC is recalling one lot of midodrine hydrochloride tablets nationwide due to inadequately sealed blister packaging that may compromise product integrity.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC is...
03/12/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Teva Metoprolol Succinate Tablets Recalled for Failed Dissolution Specifications
03/12/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for multiple strengths of Teva’s metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially affecting consistent cardiovascular...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for multiple strengths of Teva’s metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially affecting consistent cardiovascular...
The US Food and Drug...
03/12/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Cipla Nilotinib Capsules Recalled for Stability Specification Failures
03/12/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class III recall for select lots of Cipla’s nilotinib capsules after stability testing identified out-of-specification appearance and description results.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class III recall for select lots of Cipla’s nilotinib capsules after stability testing identified out-of-specification appearance and description results.
The US Food and Drug...
03/12/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
PharmLaw
Novo Nordisk Drops Patent Suit as Hims & Hers Shifts to FDA-Approved Semaglutide Products
03/11/2026
Hannah Musick
Novo Nordisk has dropped its patent lawsuit against Hims & Hers after the telehealth company agreed to stop promoting compounded GLP-1 products and instead offer US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Ozempic and Wegovy at established...
Novo Nordisk has dropped its patent lawsuit against Hims & Hers after the telehealth company agreed to stop promoting compounded GLP-1 products and instead offer US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Ozempic and Wegovy at established...
Novo Nordisk has dropped its...
03/11/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Rising Pharma Recalls Lot of Temozolomide Capsules Following Impurities Concern
03/05/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Rising Pharma has voluntarily recalled one nationwide lot of temozolomide 5 mg capsules after stability testing revealed out-of-specification impurities results.
Rising Pharma has voluntarily recalled one nationwide lot of temozolomide 5 mg capsules after stability testing revealed out-of-specification impurities results.
Rising Pharma has voluntarily...
03/05/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Lidocaine/Racepinephrine Spray Recalled Over Expiration Date Issues
03/05/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
HTO Nevada has voluntarily recalled more than 27 000 bottles of Five-Star Vasocaine Spray nationwide after determining that stability data do not support the product’s labeled expiration dates.
HTO Nevada has voluntarily recalled more than 27 000 bottles of Five-Star Vasocaine Spray nationwide after determining that stability data do not support the product’s labeled expiration dates.
HTO Nevada has voluntarily...
03/05/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Nationwide Recall of Isotretinoin Capsules Issued Over Dissolution Failure
03/05/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled select lots of isotretinoin 40 mg capsules distributed nationwide after the product failed to meet dissolution specifications.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled select lots of isotretinoin 40 mg capsules distributed nationwide after the product failed to meet dissolution specifications.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has...
03/05/2026
Pharmacy Learning Network

Insights

Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
Fighting Endocarditis One Antibiotic at a Time
09/22/2022
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline...
09/22/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network

Interactive Features

Subscribe Today

Pharmacy Learning Network Newsletter

HMP Global Products

Events

HMP Education Logo
HMP Omnimedia Logo
HMP Europe Logo
© 2026 HMP Global. All Rights Reserved.
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms of Use