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| 8 May 2026 |
The Bacterial Infections section of the guidance has been updated. The main changes are:
- a revised introductory section, with new information on antibiotic stewardship, recognising sepsis and providing safety‑netting advice
- updated prescribing advice for dental abscess
- advice on the appropriate use of second‑line antibiotics for dental abscess, including amendments to the recommended dose for clindamycin and clarithromycin and removal of co-amoxiclav
- amended advice on the management of sinusitis
- addition of a tool to support a 3-day review of patients prescribed antibiotics
- updates to the Bacterial Infections Management Guide
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| 9 April 2026 |
Guidance updated to reflect BNF 91 |
| 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.
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| 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
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| 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
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8 April 2024
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Miconazole cream - tube size amended from 20 g to 30 g
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9 November 2023
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Ephedrine Nasal Drops, 0.5% - preparation removed as no longer available to prescribe.
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