Update Profiles if Patients Get the Specialty Med Xenleta

October 2019

Xenleta (zen-LEH-tah, lefamulin) will be a new antibiotic for community-acquired pneumonia.

Xenleta will be touted to cover resistant infections...since it works differently than other antibiotics (azithromycin, etc).

It'll also be promoted to reduce hospital stays...since patients can start with the IV form and finish with oral tabs.

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