This formulary indicates prescribing status only, for guidance on managing infections please refer to your local antibiotic guidelines
Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections
Oseltamivir |
First Choice
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-For Primary Care- Green only during Flu season and on authorisation by NHS England/Department of Health & Social Care or via commissioned service for out of season supply |
UKMI Q&A: Oseltamivir or zanamivir – can mothers breastfeed after treatment for influenza? TA158: Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza TA168: Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment of influenza PHE guidance on use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal influenza |
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Oseltamivir Tamiflu® |
First Choice
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-For Primary Care- Green only during Flu season and on authorisation by NHS England/Department of Health & Social Care or via commissioned service for out of season supply |
UKMI Q&A: Oseltamivir or zanamivir – can mothers breastfeed after treatment for influenza? TA158: Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza TA168: Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment of influenza PHE guidance on use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal influenza |
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Zanamivir Relenza® |
Second Choice
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For Primary Care-Green only during Flu season and on authorisation by NHS England/Department of Health & Social Care or via commissioned service for out of season supply |
UKM I Q&A: Oseltamivir or zanamivir – can mothers breastfeed after treatment for influenza? TA 168: Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment of influenza TA158: Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza |
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