Sneha Reddy*
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru
Received: 01-Mar-2025, Manuscript No. jhcp-25-169366; Editor assigned: 4-Mar-2025, Pre-QC No. jhcp-25-169366 (PQ); Reviewed: 20-Mar-2025, QC No jhcp-25-169366; Revised: 26-Mar-2025, Manuscript No. jhcp-25-169366 (R); Published: 30-Mar-2025, DOI: 10.4172/2320- 7949.11.003
Citation: Sneha Reddy, Clinical Pharmacy in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs . RRJ Hosp Clin Pharm. 2025.11.003.
Copyright: © 2025 Sneha Reddy, this is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global issue, particularly in developing countries like India. Clinical pharmacists are crucial to the implementation and success of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs). This article discusses their contributions in optimizing antimicrobial use.
Pharmacist Interventions in Antibiotic Use
Pharmacists review empirical therapy, de-escalate broad-spectrum antibiotic use, and encourage adherence to antibiograms. Implementation of a pharmacist-driven ASP in Karnataka resulted in a 25% reduction in carbapenem use [1]. Pharmacists facilitate IV-to-oral switch protocols, thereby decreasing hospitalization duration [2].
They also work alongside microbiologists to ensure culture-based therapy and reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure [3]. Interventions in surgical prophylaxis by pharmacists led to better compliance with duration and choice of antibiotic [4]. Educational efforts by clinical pharmacists also improved prescriber knowledge on resistance trends [5].
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