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System Formulary Update
Vancomycin Class Standardization

Situation:

The vancomycin class review standardization was approved for addition to the health system formulary at the September 20203 System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting.

Background:

The following products were reviewed: vancomycin capsules, vancomycin powder for oral solution, vancomycin powder for injection, vancomycin solution for injection (D5, NS, water)

Assessment/Recommendations:

System P&T voted to include the following product from the UNC Health Medication Formulary:

• Vancomycin 125 mg capsule
• Vancomycin 50 mg/mL powder for oral solution (150 mL, 300 mL)
• Vancomycin 500 mg powder for injection
• Vancomycin 750 mg powder for injection
• Vancomycin 1 g powder for injection
• Vancomycin 1.25 g powder for injection
• Vancomycin 1.5 g powder for injection
• Vancomycin 5 g powder for injection
• Vancomycin 10 g powder for injection

This standardization removes pre-mix and 503B vancomycin products.

Note: Stock of this formulary product may vary at individual entities 

Formulary/Epic Changes will Go-Live on Tuesday, November 14, 2023