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I. Purpose Stanford Antimicrobial Safety and Sustainability Program Antimicrobial Restriction Policy The goal of the Stanford Antimicrobial Safety and Sustainability Program (SASS) at Stanford Healthcare is to optimize the utilization of antimicrobial agents and patient outcome while minimizing unintended consequences of antimicrobial usage, including toxicity, the selection of pathogenic organism, and the emergence of resistance. The SASS, Antimicrobial Subcommittee, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee approves and maintains the list of restricted antimicrobials. This document details the criteria by which restricted antimicrobials should be used at SHC and the process by which these restrictions are enforced. II. Procedures A. Prescribing Guidelines 1. Restricted antimicrobials are classified into 3 categories: i. ID consult with approval required ii. Clinical criteria for use a. Empiric antimicrobial therapy of restricted agents are limited to 72 hours of therapy iii. Protected antimicrobials ID Consult Required The use of restricted antimicrobials requires pre-authorization from Infectious Disease by obtaining a consult. If the patient is clinically unstable or first doses are urgent, an automatic stop order for a 24-hour supply (or until the end of following weekday, excluding holidays) may be released by the pharmacist pending agreement by the primary team to consult ID within 24 hours (except for one-time doses, e.g. bezlotoxumab, dalbavancin). It is the primary team physicians responsibility to follow-up with a maintenance order after ID approval. Verbal ID approval does not constitute as a consult. ID team contact: General ID: 24308 ICU-ID: 27190 ICHS: 17000 ITA/lung transplant: 17008 1. Baloxavir 2. Bezlotoxumab 3. Ceftaroline 4. Ceftazidime/avibactam 5. Ceftolozane/tazobactam (exception: selective CF team use) 6. Colistin (exception: selective CF team use) 7. Dalbavancin (exception: selective ED use) 8. Delafloxacin 9. Letermovir (exception: selective BMT team use) 10. Plazomicin 11. Polymyxin B (exception: selective CF team use) Clinical Criteria Restricted antimicrobials that meet the P&T approved appropriate clinical criteria for use do not require Infectious Disease consult approval. 1. Daptomycin 2. Fidaxomicin 3. Fosfomycin 4. Linezolid 5. Peramivir 6. Posaconazole IV 7. Tedizolid

B. Procedure Chart Review: Validate order questions Indication Micro results ID consult note Progress note Outpatient note Clarify with provider as needed Protected Antimicrobials: Meropenem Ertapenem Vancomycin Caspofungin no ivent required Encourage review at 48-72 hours for appropriateness, de-escalation if possible: see Clinical Use Advisory/Guidelines on page 8 Yes Does order meet restriction criteria No Enter ivent Type: Formulary restriction Subtype: Meets criteria Notify provider to order alternatives or consult ID Contact ASP/ID Pharmacist ASP review at 48-72hr Recommendation accepted? No Mon-Fri (9am-5pm): Tel: (650) 721-1908; Jabber; Pager ASP review by 48-72 hours Yes After hours: 1. Conditional approval for 72 hours, notify MD 2. Enter ivent Enter ivent Type: Formulary restriction Subtype: Does not meet/exception If case does not meet criteria, ID consult required Escalate case to ASP director and/or CMO if ID consult not obtained C. Clinical Documentation The clinical pharmacist enters an I-Vent for all restricted antimicrobial orders. I-Vent Documentation Type: Formulary Restriction Sub-Type: Meets criteria / Does not meet/exception Documentation: Relevant information regarding use D. ASP pharmacist 1. Perform routine audits of use 2. Mediate (and escalate when necessary) cases where primary team disputes discontinuation of restricted ABX 3. The case will be escalated to the Antimicrobial Safety & Sustainability Program Directors, or if necessary, the Chief Medical Officer, for review if ID consult is not obtained. 4. Perform MUEs and report back utilization to Antimicrobial Subcommittee

Contact A. Email 1. ABX@stanfordhealthcare.org B. Phone 1. SASS medical director: 650-498-3787, 650-725-8304 2. SASS pharmacist: 650-721-1908 III. Document Information C. Original Authors Stan Deresinski, MD Marisa Holubar, MD Emily Mui, PharmD, BCIDP Lina Meng, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP D. Revisions Emily Mui, PharmD, BCIDP; 03/2016, 3/2018, 04/2018, 09/2018, 12/2018 Lina Meng, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP; 03/2016, 3/2018, 04/2018, 09/2018 Stan Deresinski, MD; 03/2016, 3/2018, 04/2018, 09/2018, 12/2018 Marisa Holubar, MD; 03/2016, 3/2018, 04/2018, 09/2018 Dora Ho MD, PhD; 03/2016, 3/2018, 04/2018, 09/2018, 12/2018 E. Gatekeeper Pharmacy F. Distribution This policy is kept in the Pharmacy Policies and Procedures Manual G. Reviews/Revisions 1. Approved by Antimicrobial Subcommittee: 10/15/2015; 08/17/2017; 11/17/17; 2. Approved by P&T Committee: 3/18/2016; 09/2017

SHC Formulary Restricted Antimicrobials Anti-infective Restriction Criteria/Acceptable Use Unacceptable Uses Baloxavir Infectious Disease consult required For patients who have received oral oseltamivir for at least 48 hours AND o If on room-air prior to the infection, have newonset hypoxemia requiring nasal cannula O2 at 2 liters > 80% of the time o If requires O2 supplementation at baseline, have an additional increase of 2L O2 With known oseltamivir-resistant influenza (with laboratory confirmation; or per Public Health announcement that oseltamivir resistant influenza is in circulation) Bezlotoxumab Infectious Disease consult required Ceftaroline Ceftazidime/ avibactam Ceftolozane/ tazobactam Colistin IV Dalbavancin The following criteria must be met (in addition to obtaining ID consultation): 1) Recurrent C.difficile infection disease 2) OR 2 of the following are present a. Age 65 years b. Significant immunocompromise (hematopoietic stem cell transplant, solid organ transplant, active malignancy, use of immunosuppressive medications) c. Severe CDI d. Continued broad spectrum antibiotic use Infectious Disease consult required unless it is a continuation of therapy from outside hospital or outpatient use, which will require ASP review within 72 hours. Examples of use by ID: Salvage for sustained MRSA bacteremia/endocarditis Salvage for mixed infection that includes MRSA with susceptible gram negatives ID consult required for initiation unless use is continuation of ongoing therapy: in these cases, ASP will review case within 72h and determine if an ID consult is required. Example of use by ID: For patients with empiric or proven carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaciae (e.g. KPC) ID consult required unless 1. Use by cystic fibrosis service for CF exacerbations in patients colonized/infected with MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa susceptible to ceftolozane/tazobactam and unable to use other beta-lactams or fluoroquinolones 2. Use is continuation of ongoing therapy: in these cases, ASP will review case within 72h and determine if an ID consult is required Must meet one of the following requirements: 1. ID consult required (note: polymyxin B preferred unless treatment of urinary tract infections) OR 2. Inhalation route 3. CF patient intolerant to Polymyxin B despite prolonging infusion Must meet one of the following requirements: 1. Infectious Disease consult with approval required (inpatient use) 2. Emergency department use if ALL clinical criteria met: a. Requires anti-mrsa activity b. Not being admitted (inpatient or CDU) c. Unable to take oral medication OR no oral antibiotic options* * Based on susceptibility data, or has contraindications with oral antibiotics such as linezolid, TMP-SMX, etc. 1. In conjunction with fidaxomicin 2. Prophylaxis for C. difficile PCR+/Toxin- 1. Selected over vancomycin in patients with renal failure solely as a reason to avoid vancomycin 2. Selected solely for convenience Prophylaxis 1. Inpatient use when alternatives are available 2. Continuation of therapy from outside hospital or outpatient use, ID Clinic- use requires re-evaluation upon admission

Anti-infective Restriction Criteria/Acceptable Use Unacceptable Uses Daptomycin ID consult required except for approved indications: 1. Pneumonia due to inactivation by 1. Serious infections due to vancomycin resistant grampositive pulmonary surfactant organisms or serious allergy/intolerance of vancomycin or linezolid 2. VRE/enterococcus colonization of urine, respiratory tract, wounds (or drains) 2. Probable (conditional 72-hour empiric use allowed) or 3. Surgical prophylaxis proven vancomycin-resistant organisms (VRE), MRSA/CoNS endocarditis or bacteremia with suspected endocarditis; 4. An alternative for Vancomycin induced Red Man s syndrome treatment of persistent MRSA bacteremia 5. Use in place of vancomycin for patients 3. Continuation of therapy from outside hospital or outpatient use with elevated SCr (unless vancomycin induced nephrotoxicity ) 6. Meningitis due to poor CNS penetration/inadequate drug levels Delafloxacin Restricted to ID consult only Fidaxomicin 1. Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection 2. 2 of the following risk factors for recurrence are present: a. Age 65 years b. Meets criteria for severe CDI (WBC >15k, SCr >1.5x baseline) c. Concomitant broad-spectrum antibiotic use for another diagnosed or suspected infection d. Significant immunocompromise (hematopoietic stem cell transplant, solid organ transplant, active malignancy, use of immunosuppressive medications) 1. Clostridium difficile infection prophylaxis 2. Empiric for Clostridium difficile infection (must have proven Clostridium difficile infection by laboratory confirmation) Fosfomycin Letermovir Linezolid Peramivir Plazomicin Polymyxin B Fidaxomicin is limited to a standard 10-day course. Fidaxomicin often requires prior authorization for outpatient use. Obtain confirmation of patient's outpatient prescription insurance coverage if applicable. ID consult required except for: 1. Management of uncomplicated UTI with: a. No other oral options are available AND b. Susceptibility confirmed or requested (call lab to add on) ID consult required except for: 1. CMV prophylaxis in adult CMV-seropositive recipients of allogeneic HSCTs ID consultation is required except for: 1. Treatment of proven VRE/VISA/VRSA infection 2. Treatment of proven MRSA pneumonia (including CF patients colonized with MRSA) 3. MRSA infections with no other acceptable treatment options 4. Linezolid may be considered for use in patients severely allergic to (not including Red Man s Syndrome) or failing vancomycin a. Allergy consult may be recommended to assess vancomycin allergy/intolerance 5. Continuation of therapy from outside hospital or outpatient use 6. Treatment of atypical mycobacterial or nocardial infections (not 1 st line therapy) 7. Conditional 72-hour empiric use for: a. Necrotizing fasciitis for MRSA and other gram positive bacteria, when anti-toxin properties are needed (in lieu of clindamycin) b. GPCs in blood or enterococcus in cultures while pending speciation/susceptibilities c. Suspected VRE infection *If no microbiological target is identified by 48-72h, ID consultation is required to continue linezolid. For treatment of influenza virus. Must meet both criteria: 1. Patients who cannot tolerate oral medications 2. Patient is located in the ICU or has an ID consult 2 nd dose requires ID consultation ID consult required ID consult required unless use by Cystic fibrosis service /Lung Transplant service 1. Pyelonephritis 2. Infections outside the urinary tract 1. Use in place of vancomycin for patients with elevated SCr (unless vancomycin induced nephrotoxicity ) 2. Enterococcus faecalis that is susceptible to ampicillin (piperacillin) or vancomycin 3. VRE/enterococcus colonization of urine/foley, respiratory tract, wounds, or drains 4. Prophylaxis 5. An alternative for Vancomycin induced Red Man s syndrome For isolates with a vancomycin MIC 2 mcg/ml (e.g., susceptible according to CLSI breakpoints), the patient s clinical response should determine the continued use of vancomycin, independent of the MIC. (IDSA MRSA Guidelines 2011)

Anti-infective Restriction Criteria/Acceptable Use Unacceptable Uses Note: Colistin is preferred over Polymyxin B for urinary tract infections Posaconazole IV ID consultation is required except: 1. PO posaconazole may be switched to IV if: a. NPO status b. Intolerant to PO medications 2. On PO posaconazole for antifungal prophylaxis AND concern for inadequate oral absorption (e.g. GVHD, diarrhea) confirmed by subtherapeutic level a. Must confirm subtherapeutic levels (<700ng/mL) prior to initiating IV posaconazole Due to high cost of IV posaconazole, screen daily for eligibility for switch back to PO Tedizolid IV/PO ID consultation is required except: 1. Alternative to linezolid in patients with significant drug interactions or toxicities (particularly with anticipated use > 14 days) 1. See linezolid 2. Caution with UTIs: less than 3% excreted as parent drug Vancomycin induced nephrotoxicity: minimum of two or three consecutive documented increases in serum creatinine concentrations (defined as an increase of 0.5 mg/dl or a 50% increase from baseline, whichever is greater) after several days of vancomycin therapy (Rybak M et al, AJHP 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.2146/ajhp080434.) Red-man s Syndrome: Red man syndrome may occur if the infusion is too rapid. It is not an allergic reaction, but may be characterized by hypotension and/or a maculopapular rash appearing on the face, neck, trunk, and/or upper extremities. If this should occur, slow the infusion rate to over 1.5 to 2 hours per gram and increase the dilution volume. Reactions are often treated with antihistamines and steroids

Advisory on the Use of Protected Antibiotics Appropriate use of these antibiotics should be reviewed in 48 to 72 hours Random audits of use will be performed by SASS-ASP pharmacists Clinical Pharmacists should routinely refer to these guidelines (I-vents not needed for these agents) Clinical Pharmacists should remind teams to order appropriate cultures (blood, sputum if considering pneumonia, urine if considering UTI) prior to starting antibiotics Antimicrobial Empiric Criteria Definitive Criteria Meropenem Nosocomial and sepsis coverage in patients with risk factors for MDRs including ESBL producing organisms Treatment of culture positive ESBL or de-repressed AmpC β lactamase infections a. History of ESBL producing organism ESBLs: b. Recent prolonged exposure (>5 days) to Zosyn, cefepime, or other broad spectrum antibiotic 1. Zosyn, Augmentin potentially ineffective even if susceptible in in-vitro c. Recent hospitalization at an institution with a high rate testing of ESBLs 2. Consider fluoroquinolones or ertapenem d. Recent travel to areas with high rates of ESBLs (e.g. if susceptible some countries in Asia) De-repressed AmpC β lactamase Clinically unstable (new or persistent fever, WBC increase, hemodynamic instability, etc) and already on broad spectrum gram negative agents (Zosyn, cefepime) 1. Consider Zosyn, cefepime, fluoroquinolones or ertapenem if susceptible Meningitis when listeria plus nosocomial gram negative coverage is needed Caution with 3 rd generation cephalosporins (e.g. ceftriaxone), aztreonam Infected pancreatic necrosis Ertapenem Nosocomial coverage in patients with risk factors for ESBL producing gram-negative bacteria Treatment of culture positive ESBL or derepressed AmpC β lactamase infections if o History of ESBL producing organism susceptible o Recent prolonged exposure (>5 days) to Zosyn, Vancomycin o o cefepime, or other broad spectrum antibiotic Recent hospitalization at an institution with a high rate of ESBLs Recent travel to areas with high rates of ESBLs (e.g. some countries in Asia) Intra-abdominal infections but in many cases other options are preferred Avoid if pseudomonas is a suspected or proven pathogen Empiric use for suspected MRSA or ampicillin-resistant enteroccocus infections. Empiric vancomycin should typically be stopped if no resistant GP organisms are recovered in cultures in 48-72 hours. Caspofungin 1. Empiric treatment of invasive candidiasis in high risk* patients o *High risk: the presence of >2 of the following may be an indication for initiation of empiric anti-candida therapy in persistently febrile patients despite receipt of broad spectrum antibacterials: prolonged central venous catheterization, recent major abdominal surgery, necrotizing pancreatitis, Candida colonization at more than one site, high dose (>20 mg prednisone equivalent per day) corticosteroid therapy, severe neutropenia. o Note: Based on the 2016 Stanford antibiogram, fluconazole s activity is similar to caspofungin s against C. glabrata. 96% of C. glabrata isolates are susceptible/ susceptible-dose dependent to fluconazole (use fluconazole 800mg empirically pending MIC result), compared to 100% of isolates susceptible to caspofungin. May be an option for once-daily IV therapy for transitioning to outpatient IV therapy if no PO options available Can be used for uncomplicated UTI due to ESBL or MDR bug in which it is the only reasonable option. 1. Fluoroquinolone, TMP/SMX, or nitrofurantoin may be considered as alternatives for uncomplicated UTI if the organism is susceptible. Proven infection with β-lactam resistant vancomycin-susceptible Gram positive organisms Purulent skin and soft tissue infection with suspected MRSA when parenteral therapy is indicated Treatment of infections caused by Grampositive organisms in patients who have severe allergic reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics Proven infection due to candida species that is either resistant to azoles or when patients are intolerant to azoles or amphotericin Salvage therapy for aspergillosis *Of note, echinocandins do not achieve therapeutic concentration in urine, eyes, and CNS

2. Empiric treatment of invasive candidiasis in patients with recent azole exposure or history of fluconazole-resistant Candida (e.g. C. krusei) 3. Proven or suspected invasive fungal infection in the immunocompromised host o Note that fluconazole should be used in susceptible Candida infections. Candida isolates that are fluconazole susceptible, dose-dependent may be treated with fluconazole dosed at 400mg daily. If you have questions, please discuss with SASS-ASP or ID team. Posaconazole PO 1. Suspected or proven invasive fungal infection due to susceptible organism 2. Prophylaxis of fungal infections in select immunocompromised patients at significant risk Isavuconazole 3. Suspected or proven invasive fungal infection due to susceptible organism 4. Prophylaxis of fungal infections in select immunocompromised patients at significant risk