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Bicillin L-A® Shortage: Recommendations for Healthcare Organizations

Posted on Jul 23, 2025 in Featured, Issues and Advisories, Resource, Treatments

Originally posted on July 23, 2025 • Last updated February 12, 2026 • Last reviewed February 12, 2026 There is currently a drug shortage of Penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin L-A®) due to a manufacturer’s voluntary recall (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). This penicillin is the only recommended treatment (6) for pregnant women ...
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CDC Releases Updated STI Treatment Guidelines for 2021

Posted on Aug 25, 2021 in Featured, Issues and Advisories

The updated Hawai`i Department of Health STI Case Report reflecting the new CDC STI treatment guidelines is now form-fillable and available here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released the 2021 Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Treatment Guidelines. The guidelines provide current evidence-based diagnostic, management, and treatment recommendations and replace the previous 2015 guidance. Some key ...
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Hep Treatment Access Expanded!

Posted on May 20, 2020 in Featured, Treatments

As of January 1, 2019, Hawaii State Medicaid (MedQUEST) has removed requirements on fibrosis and sobriety in its guidance for hepatitis C medications. This is in alignment with recommendations from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and it will provide more people access to life-saving treatment. We will continue to work with ...
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