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Updates

Details of updates to the guidance will be noted here, including those resulting from changes in the BNF or BNFC.

Date Guidance update
   
10 October 2025

Guidance updated to reflect BNF 90 and BNFC 2025-2026

Changes are:

  • Glyceryl trinitrate spray – updated information on administration: repeat dose changed from 'after 3 minutes' to 'after 5 minutes'.
  • Ibuprofen – addition of information on maximum dose in children.
  • Metronidazole – update to patient advice on alcohol use during and after treatment.
  • Miconazole Oromucosal Gel – change in pack size from 80 g to 15 g.
  • Omeprazole – Removed cautions on use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
  • Salbutamol – updated information on administration.
4 June 2025

Guidance updated to reflect BNF 89 

Changes are:

  • Co-amoxiclav - change to expression of co-amoxiclav tablet dose from 250/125 to 375 mg (250/125 mg)
  • Fungal infections - section updated to reflect changes to fluconazole dosing and management of oropharyngeal fungal infections
  • Glucose - change to glucose doses for treatment of hypoglycaemia in adults and children
11 December 2024 Guidance updated to reflect BNF 88 and BNFC 2024-25
3 June 2024

Guidance updated to reflect BNF 87 and BNFC 2023-24

Changes are:

  • BioXtra Gel - preparation removed as no longer listed in BNF
  • Doxycyline - change of duration for treatment of sinusitis from 7 days to 5 days
  • Loratidine - update to child age/weight dosing information
  • Paracetamol - update to presentation of child age ranges

8 April 2024

Miconazole cream - tube size amended from 20 g to 30 g

9 November 2023

Ephedrine Nasal Drops, 0.5% - preparation removed as no longer available to prescribe.