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Benzylpenicillin

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Managing the risk of confusion between injectable penicillin salts

4 October 2024Minimising the risk of confusion between injectable benzylpenicillin salt formulations may prevent harms.

Using penicillin antibiotics during breastfeeding

16 February 2024All penicillin antibiotics can be used during breastfeeding with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Benzylpenicillin for Group B Streptococcus for use in neonates

19 January 2023SPS PGD template for the intrapartum administration of benzylpenicillin for prevention of early-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection in neonates.

Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.