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Doxycycline for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of doxycycline for sinusitis in penicillin allergy and where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective.

Mometasone furoate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of mometasone furorate monohydrate nasal spray for sinusitis.

Valaciclovir for shingles

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

Erythromycin for sinusitis

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of erythromycin for sinusitis in both penicillin allergy and pregnancy, where an intranasal steroid is unsuitable or ineffective

Erythromycin for impetigo

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

Clarithromycin for sore throat

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of clarithromycin for sore throat in those with a penicillin allergy.

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat

1 February 2024SPS PGD template for the supply of penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin) for sore throat.

Treating herpes virus infections during breastfeeding

12 January 2024Aciclovir or valaciclovir can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

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.