Introduction of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal polymerase chain reaction testing combined with pharmacist ordering and intervention reduces anti-MRSA antibiotic use in a multi-hospital system

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Curtis D. Collins, Chiraag Gupta, Jennifer Chou, James Shen, Holly Murphy
DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.10270
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Abstract

(MRSA) nasal polymerase chain reaction implementation combined with pharmacist oversight across four hospitals resulted in a 20.2% reduction in anti-MRSA agent standardized antimicrobial administration ratios with significant reductions across 17 of 23 patient care units, further supporting this approach as an effective, multi-center, antimicrobial stewardship strategy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Infection Control in Healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
e23–e23
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN