How do stewardship programs monitor tigecycline prescribing?

Stewardship programs track tigecycline use through pharmacy records and daily review of orders.

How do programs spot inappropriate tigecycline orders?

Programs review each order against criteria that include culture results, sensitivity reports, and absence of better first-line agents. They flag cases where tigecycline is started without confirmed need or after resistance to multiple classes.

How do programs intervene once a misuse is identified?

Pharmacists contact the prescriber directly or bring cases to the stewardship committee for discussion. Many programs require pre-authorization before tigecycline can be dispensed.

How are tigecycline outcomes tracked?

Programs collect data on clinical response, adverse events, and superinfection rates. They compare these figures across services and over time to detect trends that require further action.

When does tigecycline patent protection end?

Tigecycline patents expired in 2014. Generic versions entered the market after 2015.