KMICB - Primary Care Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines
THIS GUIDANCE IS FOR USE WITHIN NHS KENT AND MEDWAY.
The April 2025 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
See here for Kent & Medway long-term nitrofurantoin safety monitoring guidance and patient information leaflet
- On Formulary Preferred
- On Formulary Second Line
- On Formulary Third Line
- Specialist Initiation
- Secondary Care Only
- Not Approved for Formulary