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    • 1. Gastro-intestinal system
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    • 4. Nervous system
    • 5. Infection
      • Antimicrobial guide (Primary care)
      • 5.1 Viral Hepatitis
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      • Local recommendations (Infection)
    • 6. Endocrine system
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    • 8. Malignant disease
    • 9. Blood and blood-forming organs
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    • 12. Oropharynx
    • 13. Skin
    • 14. Vaccines
    • 15. Anaesthesia
    • 16. Emergency Treatment of Poisoning
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Drug Status Key

  • On Formulary
  • Specialist Initiation

    On formulary but requires initiation by a specialist. 
    GPs may then take on maintenance prescribing - 
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  • Shared Care
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Recommended

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Local recommendations (Infection)

Recommendation Approval date Review date
Kent and Medway Supplementary Information for antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections August 2024 August 2026
NICE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections
February 2023 February 2025
Antibiotics leaflet get well soon (DH)   April 2021
EKPG recommendation Antifungal Nail Paints February 2018 February 2021
Back-up (delayed) antibiotic prescribing guidance February 2023 February 2025
Minocycline recommendation EKPG February 2018 February 2021
Non prescription pad (DH)   April 2021
Out of Season Influenza Specification PHARMACY  August 2017 August 2020
Supply of antivirals- information for prescribers-EKPG Issue 1 August 2017 August 2020
The Target website   April 2021
Treating your infection - Alternative to Antibiotic prescription leaflet    April 2021
UTI_Leaflet_Version_17    April 2021
Kent and Medway Long Term Nitrofurantoin Guidance for Prescribers October 2023 October 2025
Nitrofurantoin Patient Information October 2023 October 2025
Accessing treatment for C.difficile infection in primary care February 2023 February 2025
OPAT or SDEC Teicoplanin option (Not for use by Primary Care) July 2023 July 2025

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