Antibiotic /Antimicrobial -Prescribing Guidelines
Primary Care Antimicrobial Guidelines:
The APC has agreed to adopt the NICE/PHE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections. The Summary is a rapid reference containing recommendations around antimicrobial prescribing for a range of different infections and is updated at least quarterly. The Summary is currently hosted on the BNF.org website at the following link:
A Barnsley supporting guideline has also been produced, to provide supporting information on the safe and effective prescribing of antimicrobials in Barnsley and it should be read in conjunction with the latest version of the NICE/PHE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections.
Secondary Care Antimicrobial Guidelines:
-
Clinical support group
-
Brain and mental health
-
Dermatology, MSK and Rheumatology
-
Gastroenterology
-
Laboratory investigations and Infections
-
Ophthalmology and ENT
-
Paediatrics
-
Renal, Urology and Mens Health
-
Respiratory and Smoking
-
Women's and Sexual Health
-
-
Link
Do you want to add this to your CPD record?
Did you find this page helpful?