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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.

Malathion for scabies

27 November 2025SPS PGD template for supply of malathion for the treatment of scabies in specified patient groups.

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

18 June 2025Organisations should choose suitable formulary options for oral vancomycin and mitigate risks. Several factors affect decision making.

Gentamicin: informing intrathecal risk assessment

29 October 2025Gentamicin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Vancomycin: informing intrathecal risk assessment

1 October 2025Vancomycin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Fluorescein: informing intrathecal risk assessment

8 July 2025Fluorescein products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS): unlocking the potential

7 March 2023A highly informative mini conference for healthcare teams leading, supporting, and providing oversight of antimicrobial stewardship.

Treating herpes virus infections during breastfeeding

12 January 2024Aciclovir or valaciclovir can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Aciclovir for shingles

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