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This episode explores outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy and complex outpatient antimicrobial therapy, focusing on challenges and strategies for clinicians.

In this must-listen episode, Dr. Ryan Moenster is joined by Dr. Monica Mahoney and Dr. Mark Gilchrist to dive deep into the evolving landscape of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) and complex outpatient antimicrobial therapy (CoPAT), highlighting real-world challenges, patient selection, and emerging treatment strategies. Navigating outpatient antimicrobial management can be complex, but this episode breaks down key insights and practical applications to help clinicians optimize care beyond the hospital. References: 1. Noble AL, Patel S, Birnie E, et al. 2026 updated good practice recommendations for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in adults and children in the UK. JAC Antimicrob Resist. 2026;8(2). 2. British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC). OPAT Global Summit 2027. 3. Naicker S, Roberts JA, Cheng V, et al. A review of antimicrobial stability testing guidance for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy programmes: Is it time for global harmonization of testing frameworks? JAC Antimicrob Resist. 2024;6(6). 4. Gilchrist M, Jamieson C, Drummond F, et al. Assessment of ceftolozane/tazobactam degradation profile and toxicity data…

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