14.2 Post exposure prophylaxis


First line drugs Second line drugs Specialist drugs Secondary care drugs
First line drugs Second line drugs Specialist drugs Secondary care drugs

Traffic light status explained:

  • Green: Routine prescribing within licensed indication
  • Amber 1: specialist recommendation followed by GP initiation and continuation
  • Amber 2: specialist or GP initiation in line with local guideline after 1st line failure followed by GP continuation
  • Amber 3: specialist initiation and stabilisation followed by GP continuation
  • Amber SCG: specialist initiation and stabilisation followed by GP continuation in line with an agreed shared care guideline
  • Red: Hospital or specialist prescribing only

 

 

Post-exposure prophylaxis of botulism

Antitoxins

Botulism antitoxin

  • Intravenous infusion

Note:

  • In Pharmacy Emergency Cupboard -Fridge item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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