Guidelines : Antimicrobial guidelines

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee have agreed the information for GPs for Preventing Infection in Asplenic or Hyposplenic adult patients.

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee have agreed the updated prescribing and monitoring guidance for nitrofurantoin in primary care.

For Clinical Guidelines on the use of antimicrobial treatments in managing infections:
In Primary care use the NICE Summary table and associated guidelines.
In Acute Trusts use the local Trust guidance published via the MicroguideTM website and Smartphone app.
Acute trusts will have their own adapted policies on implementing good antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).  AMS Guidance for primary care organisations is available in the links below
The RCGP TARGET Antibiotic website has links to a number of useful resources to support good use of antimicrobials: 
•    Patient information leaflets on treatment and prevention of UTIs and respiratory infections
•    Information leaflets for parents on managing childhood infections including ‘When should I worry?’ and ‘Caring for Children with Coughs’
•    Diagnostic Guidance for UTIs in different patient groups
•    Audits for GP practices on treatment of common infections
•    A checklist for GP practices on implementation of good antimicrobial stewardship
Other resources included on this page (see separate documents at the bottom of the page):
•    Local guidance on antibiotic prophylaxis for patients at risk of endocarditis
•    Patient leaflet from the MHRA on Fluroquinolone risks
•    Information on prescribing and monitoring nitrofurantoin
•    Contact information for local specialist microbiology advice