GPs should not prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE GPs should prescribe hydrogen peroxide 1% cream rather than topical antibiotics for patients with non-bullous impetigo, according to new NICE guidance. Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up