Infection and infectious diseases
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Flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings
1 October 2026SPS PGD template for supply of flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings.
Clarithromycin for sore throat
1 October 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sore throat in those with a penicillin allergy.
Managing COVID-19 and breastfeeding
1 May 2025Continue breastfeeding during COVID-19 infection, even if dexamethasone, Paxlovid, sotrovimab or tocilzumab are required. COVID-19 vaccines can also be given.
Using nitrofurantoin during breastfeeding
6 February 2024Nitrofurantoin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using tetracycline antibiotics during breastfeeding
28 March 2024Tetracycline is the medicine of choice if a tetracycline is clinically necessary. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
2 January 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Permethrin for scabies
21 July 2026SPS PGD template for supply of permethrin for the treatment of scabies in specified patient groups.
Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis
25 August 2026SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.
Doxycycline and metronidazole for human and animal bites
27 November 2025SPS PGD templates for supply of doxycycline and metronidazole for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups
Co-amoxiclav for human and animal bites
27 November 2025SPS PGD template for supply of co-amoxiclav for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups.