Penicillin Allergy Delabeling

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Improve access to safer, less toxic antibiotics by correct identification of those who are allergic

As per CDC, approximately 10% of all US patients report having an allergic reaction to a penicillin class antibiotic in their past. When evaluated, however, fewer than 1% of the population are found to be truly allergic.

This page contains resources to support health care professionals with their penicillin allergy delabeling efforts.

Webinar Mini-Series for Health Care Professionals

General Educational Resources for Patients

These educational resources are intended to be given to eligible patients by health care providers.

Specialized Educational Resources for Patients

These educational resources are intended to be given to eligible patients by health care providers participating in an established penicillin allergy desensitization program.

Facts About Penicillin Allergy Desensitization (PDF) | In Spanish (PDF)

  • Desensitization is intended for patients who have a moderate to high risk of severe allergy needing urgent treatment with penicillins (e.g., treatment of syphilis with a confirmed penicillin allergy).
  • Desensitization and de-labeling are separate processes. See General Education Resources for patient education for penicillin allergy de-labeling.

Implementation Guidance

Clinical Guidance

Assessment Tools

Education

Healthcare Providers

Questions & Feedback

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