Limit antibiotic oral liquids for kids amid shortages, GPs told - Australian Doctor

Dr Rebekah Hoffman.

GPs are being urged to limit scripts for azithromycin and clarithromycin oral liquids, which are currently in short supply due to a spike in pertussis and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in children.

NSW Health has written to GPs asking them to “carefully consider the need for antibiotic treatment” and to consult their local pharmacy to determine availability before prescribing.

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