BNF:

5.1.5, 11.3

Status:

Grey, Amber, Green, Green - after consultant recommendation

Decision Date:

April 2017

Comments

GREEN:

• as per NICE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections.

GREEN after consultant recommendation:

•  for longer periods for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.  (Decision date - August 2019).
• Dosage for adults, children and adolescents with a body weight of 45 kg or over for long term:                      
•  250mg - 500mg three times weekly.

AMBER: 

• For use in adult respiratory infections. See Shared care for details.  (Decision date - August 2022).

GREY: 

• 1.5% Eye drops - alternative to chloramphenicol eye drops for purulent bacterial conjunctivitis. Suitable for use in pregnancy.  (Decision date - Sep 2022).

See Derbyshire medicines management - eye chapter for further details.

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