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Clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of clarithromycin for infected insect bites or stings in penicillin allergy.

Clarithromycin for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for widespread impetigo in penicillin allergy.

Choosing between oral vancomycin options

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

Choosing between fidaxomicin options

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

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

29 April 2025Sertraline is the first-line option in people with coronary heart disease. Alternatives include fluoxetine, paroxetine and mirtazapine.

Choosing a prokinetic medicine for impaired gastrointestinal motility

23 May 2025Prokinetics improve gastrointestinal motility. We advise on suitable prokinetic options, including dose and safety considerations.

Choosing a medicine to delay periods

1 May 2024Norethisterone is the licensed choice for delaying menstruation, but it is not always the most appropriate choice.

Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.

Calculating kidney function

16 December 2022We explain the different methods and their limitations that are used to measure kidney function. These methods are not interchangeable.

Calculating and using the Child-Pugh score

17 May 2024The Child-Pugh score is used to estimate the severity of liver disease in patients with cirrhosis, and by drug manufacturers to suggest dose adjustments.