Prescribing of antivirals for COVID-19 in a South Australian local health network according to statewide guidelines

Hiba Al Naji; Joshua M. Inglis; Emily Tucker; Debra Rowett; Rebecca Larcombe; Sophie Medlin; Arduino A. Mangoni; Tilenka Thynne

doi:10.1111/imj.16254

Prescribing of antivirals for COVID-19 in a South Australian local health network according to statewide guidelines

Hiba Al Naji, Joshua M. Inglis, Emily Tucker, Debra Rowett, Rebecca Larcombe, Sophie Medlin, Arduino A. Mangoni, Tilenka Thynne

College of Medicine and Public Health

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Abstract

Antiviral drugs were rapidly implemented into clinical practice for the treatment of high-risk patients with COVID-19, prompting the development of statewide guidelines. This South-Australian study reviewed guideline adherence, assessed prescribing patterns and highlighted the inappropriate management of relative drug–drug interactions and dosing for renal function. Additionally, it evaluated the impact of inappropriate antiviral drug use and suggested methods to improve quality use of medicines.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	183-186
Number of pages	4
Journal	Internal Medicine Journal
Volume	54
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.16254
Publication status	Published - Jan 2024

Keywords

COVID-19
living guidelines
molnupiravir
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
prescribing
remdesivir

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