234Characterization of Inappropriate Antimicrobial Therapy Following Changes in Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategies
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234. Characterization of Inappropriate Antimicrobial Therapy Following Changes in Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategies Christine Pham, PharmD; Jennifer Brown, MD; Cinda Christensen, PharmD; Pharmacy Services, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Division of Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Pharmacy Services, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
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