Latest issue of Hampshire & IOW Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

The latest bulletin contains information on the following:

1. Local UHS Primary Care Advice in Response to Amoxicillin oral suspension shortage for Group A Strep Infection
2. NHSE National interim clinical guidance: Group A streptococcus in children:
3. NHSBSA: Serious Shortage Protocols  (SSP) for Phenoxymethylpenicillin 
4. HIOW - Antibiotic Stocks in Community Pharmacy
5. NHS Digital - Medicine supply issues and use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
6. DHSC: Medicines Supply Notice; Antibiotics for the treatment of Group A Strep
7. SCAN guidelines and resources
8. SPS Advice: Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children
9. Teaching your child to swallow tablets
10. NEWT guidelines

Download the bulletin here for more information and links:

• https://cpsc.org.uk/download_file/view/3848/2644