Pharmacists allowed to switch penicillin scrips amid supply concerns
The government has issued serious shortage protocols (SSPs) for three liquid solutions of penicillin...
Shortage protocol for antibiotics imminent as penicillin prescriptions soar
A serious shortage protocol (SSP) for some antibiotics is likely to be introduced imminently as grou...
Drug shortages hit new peak and add to pressure on GP practices
Medicines shortages in the UK have hit record levels - going far beyond antibiotic supply problems t...
Strep A child deaths rise to 15 as government again denies antibiotic shortage
Deaths among children in the UK linked to strep A infection have risen to 15, officials have confirm...
Experts issue advice on off-label antibiotics as strep A adds to NHS pressure
An NHS pharmacy service has issued advice on using antibiotics off-label to work around shortages of...
Government denies antibiotic shortage despite warnings from GPs and suppliers
The government has insisted there is no shortage of antibiotics despite GPs and pharmacists struggli...
GPs can now prescribe flu antivirals on the NHS
GPs and other prescribers are now able to issue NHS prescriptions for antivirals due to increasing l...
Viewpoint: How can we reduce antibiotic prescribing?
Dr Anita Sharma, who has been involved with several antibiotic prescribing initiatives in recent yea...
Primary care antibiotic spend per patient varies two-fold between ICBs
Primary care spending per patient on antibacterial drugs varies more than two-fold between integrate...
Medicine shortages increased in past year piling workload pressure on GPs
Medicine shortages have become worse during the past year, leading to increased GP workload and caus...
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