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Flucloxacillin for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of flucloxacillin for widespread impetigo.

Using potassium permanganate for skin conditions or wound care

4 April 2025Potassium permanganate is a chemical product. We review the evidence for using it in wound care and highlight the risk of severe harm associated with wrong use.

Using inhaled or topical corticosteroids during breastfeeding

17 July 2023All topical and inhaled corticosteroids can be used while breastfeeding; there is no preferred choice. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.

Treating impetigo topically during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Fusidic acid, hydrogen peroxide or mupirocin can be used topically during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Fusidic acid 2% cream for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of fusidic acid 2% cream for localised impetigo.

Erythromycin for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for widespread impetigo in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

Aciclovir for shingles

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of aciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.