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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

Pharmacy Times

First-generation oral cephalosporins (ie, cephalexin and cefadroxil) have excellent coverage of methicillin-susceptible S aureus and Streptococcus spp, making them ideal agents for treatment. Typically, empiric coverage for UTIs includes Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

Putting Patients First Blog

Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) The NHC applauds CMS for aligning with the medical community and proposing to recognize obesity as a chronic disease and allow Medicare Part D coverage for AOMs. Below, we provide detailed comments and recommendations on key provisions of the proposed rule.