To provide guidance to Scripps pharmacists to evaluate and adjust medications based on a patient’s renal function
Pharmacists have the authority to adjust ANY renally eliminated medications in the setting of renal dysfunction; prescribers may write “do not renally adjust” or similar instructions
The pharmacist may adjust (increase or decrease) the dose or interval dependent on the patient’s current renal function and indication
Scripps Renal Dosing Protocol & Guidance (1-2021)
Note: the renal dosing contained within this document is the renal dosing reflected in the antimicrobial monographs on Firstline