Primary Care Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines

THIS GUIDANCE IS FOR USE WITHIN NHS KENT AND MEDWAY COMMUNITY ONLY

The March 2022 NICE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections has been agreed in Kent and Medway. This should be viewed in conjunction with the Kent and Medway Supplementary information page which details any relevant local information, considerations, or adaptations to subsections of the NICE summary table guidance.

The drugs included either in the NICE summary tables or the K&M supplementary pages are considered on formulary when prescribed according to the guidance.

Aims & Principles of Antimicrobial Treatment

Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections

Supplementary Information for antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections

Accessing treatment for Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) in Primary Care

Back-up (delayed) Antibiotic Prescribing Guidance