Extended Medical Countermeasure Distribution and Dispensing Considerations for Anthrax Incidents

In the event of a public health emergency involving anthrax, state and local jurisdictions will activate their medical countermeasure (MCM) plans, allowing for an initial 10-day antibiotic distribution. This document, while somewhat dated, can help healthcare authorities plan for the extended post-exposure prophylactic period (in this case, 50-day antibiotic supply, vaccine series, and treatment supplies) and includes promising practices in each domain and links to relevant resources.