If penicillin allergy is listed in your medical record, chances are you are not allergic. The vast majority of individuals with this label are not truly allergic. Testing for penicillin allergy is available. Ruling out penicillin allergy is important to allow for the prescribing of this class antibiotics. This reduces the prescribing of antibiotics that are more likely to have side effects, increase emergence of resistant bacteria, and are much more expensive.
To be evaluated you may schedule an appointment and indicate you are interested in penicillin testing.