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5 Infections

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

05-03-04 Influenza

Oseltamivir
First Choice

Green-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

Link  UKMI Q&A: Oseltamivir or zanamivir – can mothers breastfeed after treatment for influenza?
Link  TA158: Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza
Link  TA168: Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment of influenza
Link  PHE guidance on use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal influenza

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Oseltamivir Tamiflu®
First Choice

Green-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

Link  UKMI Q&A: Oseltamivir or zanamivir – can mothers breastfeed after treatment for influenza?
Link  TA158: Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza
Link  TA168: Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment of influenza
Link  PHE guidance on use of antiviral agents for the treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal influenza

Green View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Zanamivir  Relenza®
Second Choice

Green 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

Link  UKM I Q&A: Oseltamivir or zanamivir – can mothers breastfeed after treatment for influenza?
Link  TA 168: Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment of influenza
Link  TA158: Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza

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Amantadine Hydrochloride
Formulary

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Zanamivir Injection Dectova®
Formulary

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Amantadine Hydrochloride Symmetrel®
Non Formulary

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