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Managing COVID-19 and breastfeeding

6 October 2023Continue breastfeeding during COVID-19 infection, even if dexamethasone, Paxlovid, sotrovimab or tocilzumab are required. COVID-19 vaccines can also be given.

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

Guidance on the Pharmaceutical Issues concerning Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) and other Outpatient IV Therapy Services 1st Edition January 2018

30 July 2018The development of OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy) services and other outpatient intravenous therapies has been rapid over recent years and there are many models…

Gentamicin: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Gentamicin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Fusidic acid 2% cream for impetigo

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

Fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of fluticasone furoate nasal spray for sinusitis.

Fluorescein: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Fluorescein products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Flucloxacillin for infected insect bites or stings

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

Flucloxacillin for impetigo

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

Erythromycin for sore throat

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