PA DOH Antibiotic Stewardship Resources

Jun. 2026Important Notices

Order antibiotic stewardship resources at no cost

Practices can order printed antibiotic stewardship materials from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and have them shipped to their office at no cost through June 12. Post these materials in provider-only areas where teams can review them to support ongoing efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing. 

Recent Announcements

Voluntary nationwide recall: Cetirizine (Unique – July)

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Div. of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) is recalling four lots (GY825029, GY825030, GY825031, GY825032) of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg. Cetirizine is used for the relief of allergy symptoms, including itchy, red, watery eyes and itchy skin.
Jul. 2026Pharmacy Updates

August 2026 UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices Formulary Updates

Effective Aug. 15, 2026, UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices are updating their formularies.
Jul. 2026Pharmacy Updates

Give feedback on your experience with UPMC Health Plan

You may be invited to participate in a 2026 Press Ganey provider satisfaction survey, which will begin next month. This survey will be given to a random sampling of in-network primary care providers.
Jul. 2026Important Notices