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Valaciclovir for shingles

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

Flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings.

Hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for impetigo

1 February 2024SPS protocol template (registered pharmacists and in a registered pharmacy) and PGD template for the supply of hydrogen peroxide 1% cream for localised impetigo

Flucloxacillin for impetigo

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

Clarithromycin for impetigo

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

Erythromycin for infected insect bites or stings

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for supply of erythromycin for infected insect bites or stings in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy.

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.

Treating lice during breastfeeding

31 May 2024Wet combing, dimeticone, malathion or permethrin can be used during breastfeeding; choice will depend on the indication. Other treatments can be considered.

Using potassium permanganate for skin conditions or wound care

15 November 2021Potassium 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.

The licence and supporting evidence for ustekinumab biosimilars

2 August 2024Ustekinumab biosimilars (Pyzchiva, Steqeyma, Uzpruvo, Wezenla) are licensed. Learn about indications, formulations, supporting evidence and differences.
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