Multicentre evaluation of teicoplanin prescribing and monitoring in the UK and Ireland: the TUcK–SHOP study

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Stephen Hughes · Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Jamie Cheong · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Jonathan Snape · University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Shilpa Jethwa · Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Song Heng Ng · United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Rajeni Thangarajah · Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Abstract

Teicoplanin prescribing demonstrates significant variation across UK and Irish hospitals. Higher maintenance dosing (10-12 mg/kg) predicts therapeutic target attainment. These real-world data support the need for standardized dosing protocols to optimize teicoplanin therapy.

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Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Pharmaceutical studies and practices

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Published in: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Volume 81, Issue 3

DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkag038

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Multicentre evaluation of teicoplanin prescribing and monitoring in the UK and Ireland: the TUcK–SHOP study

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