DOH Advisory: Ongoing Shortage of BICILLIN L-A and Suggested Approaches to Treatment

The shortage in procuring Bicillin L-A by local health departments and medical facilities has made the efforts to bring the disease under control even more challenging. This update is intended to underscore the treatment recommendations issued in the earlier advisory, and to provide an alternative course depending upon the threshold of inventory. See attached for details.

NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20

Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
518-462-4800 x15