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 Formulary Chapter 5: Infections - Full Chapter
Notes:

Within Airedale NHS Foundation Trust It is important to use antimicrobials in line with the antimicrobial use policy to

  • prevent unnecessary secondary infections, such as Clostridium difficile
  • Reduce the risk of resistance developing, so that future patients can receive the benefits of antimicrobials
  • Ensure the best outcomes for the patient
  • Not waste time and money on inappropriate therapy

Local guidance on the treatment of common infections is available and advice on antimicrobial therapy can be obtained from the Consultant Microbiologist, bleep via switchboard, or the Antimicrobial Lead Pharmacist, Kevin Frost via bleep 3091.

Within Airedale Wharfedale Craven CCG antimicrobial guidance can be found at this link - Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections

Unless explicitly stated, any brand names included in brackets next to a drug's generic name are there solely to aid searching and identification, and should not be considered to limit use to that specific brand.

Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing

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05.01.01.03  Expand sub section  Broad-spectrum penicillins
Amoxicillin
View adult BNF View SPC online View childrens BNF  Track Changes 		Formulary Green Traffic Light Amoxicillin Capsules
Green Traffic Light Amoxicillin SF Suspension

Green <br> Traffic Light Amoxicillin SF Sachets (Restricted)
  • Not recommended for endocarditis prophylaxis - NICE CG64.
  • For use only where high doses of amoxicillin required (e.g. bronchiectasis).

    Green Traffic Light Amoxicillin Injection

     
    • Link  2016 update First Line Empirical Treatment of Infections wallchart (ANHST access only)
    Link  Adult Antibiotic Prescribing Guidance – Eye, Nose and Throat (ENT) infections - follow national guidance
    Link  Adult Antibiotic Prescribing Policy – Urinary Tract Infections (ANHSFT access only)
    Link  Antibiotic Guidelines – Prophylaxis of Endocarditis (ANHSFT access only)
    Link  Antibiotic Prescribing Guidance – Gastrointestinal Infections (ANHSFT access only)
    Link  Antibiotic Prescribing Guidance – Sepsis (ANHSFT access only)
    Link  Antibiotic Prescribing Guidance– Meningitis and Encephalitis (ANHSFT access only)
    Link  Antibiotic Prescribing Guidance– Pneumonia and other Respiratory Tract Infections (ANHSFT access only)
    Link  Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance for Adults (ANHSFT access only)
    Link  Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Treatment Guidance (ANHSFT access only)
     
    Co-Amoxiclav
    View adult BNF View SPC online View childrens BNF  Track Changes     		Restricted Drug Restricted Green Traffic Light Co-amoxiclav Tablets
    Green Traffic Light Co-amoxiclav SF Suspension
    Green Traffic Light Co-amoxiclav Injection

    Co-amoxiclav is associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection compared with other antibiotics. It should be used only in line with the antibiotics policy.
     
    Link  Adult Antibiotic Prescribing Policy - Musculoskeletal, Soft tissue and Skin Infections (ANHSFT access only)
     
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    Section Title Section Title (top level)
    Section Title Section Title (sub level)
    First Choice Item First Choice item
    Non Formulary Item Non Formulary section
    Restricted Drug
    Restricted Drug
    Unlicensed Drug
    Unlicensed
    Track Changes
    		 Display tracking information
    click to search medicines.org.uk
    		 Link to adult BNF
    click to search medicines.org.uk
    		 Link to children's BNF
    click to search medicines.org.uk
    		 Link to SPCs
    Cytotoxic Drug
    		 Cytotoxic Drug
    CD
    		 Controlled Drug
    High Cost Medicine
    		 High Cost Medicine
    Cancer Drugs Fund
    		 Cancer Drugs Fund
    NHSE
    		 NHS England
    Homecare
    		 Homecare
    CCG
    		 CCG

    Traffic Light Status Information

    Status Description

    Green

    		 Green - Drugs suitable for generalised use in accordance with position summary. Inform primary care of need to prescribe using a TTO chart if in patient or Treatment Advice Note (TAN) if Outpatient.   

    Amber

    		 Amber - these drugs require specialist initiation or recommendation  

    Amber SCG

    		 Amber Share Care - Drugs suitable for generalist use, in accordance with position summary, normally following specialist initiation and stabilisation. Ongoing division of responsibility for drug and disease monitoring between specialist and GP by a Shared Care Guideline (SCG). If no SCG in place status reverts to red.  

    Red

    		 Red - Drugs for specialist use only, in accordance with position summary. GP’s should not be asked to prescribe these products.  

    Red ULM

    		 Red ULM - Unlicensed medicines for specialist use only, in accordance with position summary. GP’s should not be asked to prescribe these products.  

    Grey

    		 Grey drugs - No formal commissioning position. Check appropriate CCG /NHSE commissioning list or contact CCG/NHSE Medicines Management team for advice. Fill in individual funding request for appropriate CCG/NHSE. This will need to be signed by the Chief Pharmacist and a copy of the relevant DTC submission attached.   

    Black

    		 Black - Drugs not routinely commissioned so should not usually be prescribed  

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