Pivmecillinam (Pivya): An Upcoming New Antibiotic in the Urinary Tract Infection Tool Kit
October 1, 2024
Caring for the Ages
In April 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a brand-new antibiotic called pivmecillinam (Pivya) for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adult women (FDA News Release, April 2024, https://bit.ly/4dnC5DI). While it is exciting to have a brand-new tool in the UTI treatment tool kit, providers may wonder about the place of this new therapy within the current treatment arsenal. What is pivmecillinam, and who should or should not receive this medication?