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This review examines the prevalence, impact, safety, and barriers to penicillin allergy evaluation and de\u2010labeling in these populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This review synthesizes findings from studies on penicillin allergy prevalence, evaluation, and de\u2010labeling practices in older adults and LTC settings. Articles were identified using searches in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. Key data presented include de\u2010labeling prevalence, safety of testing strategies including direct oral challenges, and barriers to implementation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Older adults and LTC residents exhibit higher penicillin allergy label prevalence than other populations, though true penicillin allergies are confirmed in a minority of tested individuals. Penicillin allergy labels result in reliance on second\u2010line antibiotics, which can be less effective and more broad\u2010spectrum, leading to increased multidrug\u2010resistant infections, healthcare\u2010associated infections, and higher healthcare costs. Penicillin allergy evaluation using risk stratification and procedures, including direct oral challenges, has been shown to be safe, with minimal adverse reactions in older adults. Many patients with low\u2010risk histories have been shown to be de\u2010labeled by history alone, reducing the need for specialized allergy evaluation and testing. Barriers to implementation of de\u2010labeling in older adults and LTC facilities include resource limitations, knowledge gaps, and safety concerns, whereas facilitators include multidisciplinary support, standardized protocols, and patient engagement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Penicillin allergy evaluation and de\u2010labeling of inaccurate penicillin allergies in older adults and LTC settings is both feasible and safe, offering substantial benefits for individual patient care and broadly for antibiotic stewardship. 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