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Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts
13 December 2024Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
Using metronidazole during breastfeeding
22 December 2023Metronidazole can be used during breastfeeding for most usual treatment courses. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Using oseltamivir and zanamivir during breastfeeding
12 October 2023Oseltamivir and zanamivir can be used during breastfeeding when clinically indicated. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.
Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding
27 May 2026Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.
Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
21 July 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Doxycycline for sinusitis
1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.
Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for otitis media
1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of Otigo (phenazone with lidocaine) ear drops for symptomatic relief of pain due to otitis media.
Fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis
1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis.
Amoxicillin for otitis media
1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of amoxicillin for otitis media.
Valaciclovir for shingles
1 October 2026SPS PGD template for supply of valaciclovir for shingles in specified patient groups.