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Amendments to HMR 2012 supporting vaccine supply and deployment

23 March 2026Video outlining the April 2026 amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations (HMR) 2012 to support the supply and deployment of vaccines across the UK

Doxycycline for sinusitis

18 March 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sinusitis

18 March 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Clarithromycin for sinusitis

18 March 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Erythromycin for sinusitis

18 March 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sinusitis in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy, where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective

Valaciclovir for shingles

26 February 2026SPS PGD template for supply of valaciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Aciclovir for shingles

26 February 2026SPS PGD template for supply of aciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.

Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding

11 February 2026Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.

Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

2 January 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

2 January 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).