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Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat.

Erythromycin for sinusitis

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sinusitis in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy, where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective

Erythromycin for sore throat

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sore throat in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

Erythromycin for otitis media

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for otitis media in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

Clarithromycin for sinusitis

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Erythromycin for impetigo

27 January 2025SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for widespread impetigo in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts

13 December 2024Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.

Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

25 April 2024SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Using tetracycline antibiotics during breastfeeding

28 March 2024Tetracycline is the medicine of choice if a tetracycline is clinically necessary. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

26 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.