Early Directed Oritavancin Therapy in the Emergency Department May Lead to Hospital Avoidance Compared to Standard Treatment for Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections: A Real-World Retrospective Analysis.

Objectives: Acute bacterial skin and soft tissue infections (ABSSSIs) are a leading cause of presentation to the emergency department (ED). This study aimed to determine the potential impact of utilizing oritavancin in the ED or observation unit (OBS) on hospital inpatient admission.

Methods: A single-center community teaching hospital developed a pharmacy-led pilot to evaluate the use of oritavancin as a measure to avoid hospital admissions/readmissions in appropriate patients with ABSSSIs.