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Guidance on the Pharmaceutical Issues concerning Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) and other Outpatient IV Therapy Services 1st Edition January 2018
30 July 2018The development of OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) services and other outpatient intravenous therapies has been rapid over recent years and there are many models…
Treating herpes virus infections during breastfeeding
12 January 2024Aciclovir or valaciclovir can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
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.
Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding
21 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Clarithromycin for sinusitis
1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.
Erythromycin for otitis media
1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for otitis media in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.
Erythromycin for sore throat
1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sore throat in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.
Fusidic acid 2% cream for impetigo
1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of fusidic acid 2% cream for localised impetigo.
Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat
1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat.
Erythromycin for sinusitis
1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sinusitis in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy, where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective