The Updated AAAAI Guidelines on Drug Allergies

The Updated AAAAI Guidelines on Drug AllergiesDrug allergies are a common challenge for all prescribers, patients, and pharmacies. They are associated with increased costs, adverse effects, and extended hospitalizations. Join host Geoff Wall as he reviews the newly released AAAI guidelines on drug allergies.The GameChangerOver 90% of patients claiming a penicillin allergy are not allergic. Sulfamethoxazole desensitization is largely not needed. A thorough evaluation of patient allergies with testing may help establish true allergies in patients and help optimize pharmacotherapy.Show Segments00:00 - Introductions01:55 - Changes in Classifications07:35 - The GameChanger: Beta-Lactam Allergy Approach21:05 - Sulfonamide Allergy Approach27:04 - Non-Steroidal Allergy Approach30:05 - Connecting to Practice: Applying these Changes30:58 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthReferences and ResourcesA 2022 practice parameter update. Redeem your CPE hereCPE (Pharmacist)Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss approaches to a patient with a claimed penicillin allergy who requires a beta lactam2. Discuss the protocol for desensitization for a sulfonamide allergic patient when a sulfonamide is required0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-133-H01-PInitial release date: 04/03/2023Expiration date: 04/03/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram