Dig Deeper if Patients Report Beta-Lactam or Sulfa Allergies

February 2026

Up to 9 in 10 patients erroneously report having beta-lactam antibiotic allergies...and inaccurate histories can have consequences.

Patients reporting antibiotic allergies may need to use alternatives with more side effects (quinolones, etc)...or lower efficacy.

Plus data suggest these patients can have more antibiotic resistance, C. difficile infections, hospital readmissions, and mortality.

Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME

Prescriber Insights: APRN includes:

  • Cutting-edge advice about new medications and how they fit into practice
  • Unbiased, evidence-based, 100% free of financial support from the pharma industry written by your peers
  • Side-by-side comparisons of drugs by class or disease state, plus FAQs, pros/cons, and simple recommendations

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote