Vancomycin-associated acute kidney injury in underweight patients: a propensity score matching analysis.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of being underweight on the incidence of vancomycin-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) using propensity score matching analysis.

Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of patients who received vancomycin and had their serum concentration measured at Kitasato University Hospital between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2020. Patients were divided into underweight and non-underweight groups based on body mass index (BMI), and propensity score matching analysis was used to evaluate whether underweight affected the incidence of acute kidney injury.

Development and implementation of an online formulary exercise for fifth-year pharmacy students during an experiential hospital practice training.

Background And Purpose: Formulary systems play a crucial role in healthcare organizations by promoting collaboration and ensuring the rational and cost-effective utilization of medications. With a rise in pharmacist involvement in hospital formulary management, this study aims to describe the components of an online formulary exercise, assess fifth-year students' perceptions of this exercise, and evaluate its effectiveness in understanding formulary management and the pharmacist's role.

Educational Activity And Setting: The online formulary exercise was initiated during hospital practice training at Kitasato University Hospital since October 2021.