The Impact of an Intensive Care Unit Antimicrobial Stewardship Program on the Appropriateness of Meropenem Prescribing at a Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study

Background

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) prevalence has been increasing in Saudi Arabia, posing a significant public health concern. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) play an important role in reducing resistance by ensuring appropriate antibiotic use. Our study aimed to assess the appropriateness of meropenem prescriptions pre-ASP and post-ASP implementation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward.